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West Gate K-8 School

1050 Nw Cashmere Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,522 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, West Gate K-8 School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

West Gate K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Gate K-8 School's student population of 1,522 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,522 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West Gate K-8 School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Gate K-8 School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1396 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Gate K-8 School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Gate K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Gate K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Gate K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
33%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Gate K-8 School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
27%
21%
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White
32%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Gate K-8 School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of West Gate K-8 School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Gate K-8 School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Gate K-8 School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Gate K-8 School's ranking?
West Gate K-8 School is ranked #1396 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are West Gate K-8 School often compared to?
West Gate K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Lucie West K-8 School, Manatee Academy K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend West Gate K-8 School?
1,522 students attend West Gate K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of West Gate K-8 School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 27% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Gate K-8 School?
West Gate K-8 School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Gate K-8 School offer ?
West Gate K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is West Gate K-8 School part of?
West Gate K-8 School is part of St. Lucie School District.
In what neighborhood is West Gate K-8 School located?
West Gate K-8 School is located in the Saint Lucie West neighborhood of Port Saint Lucie, FL. There are 6 other public schools located in Saint Lucie West.

School Reviews
2   6/2/2023
Hey, let's give everyone a 50 for just showing up so their entitled parents can be happy.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - H8ter OG
1   2/21/2022
This school is amazing, the teachers are really nice, they explain everything as simple so you can understand the subject you are learning A LOT BETTER.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Christian
1   9/17/2020
I do not recommend this school for special needs students. Terrible.
- Posted by Parent - Steven
1   3/30/2020
In a world of limited resources, schools have to choose how much they give to the accelerated versus the struggling. All resources here focus on the struggling- Leaving my accelerated student in the dark. We will be gone soon to some place that challenges my child.
- Posted by Parent - Doobie doobie doooo
5   2/21/2019
Love this school
- Posted by Parent - Saintilien

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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