Dale Cassens Educational Complex serves 38 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
38 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
55%
21%
White
34%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
73%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dale Cassens Educational Complex?
The graduation rate of Dale Cassens Educational Complex is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 73%.
How many students attend Dale Cassens Educational Complex?
38 students attend Dale Cassens Educational Complex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dale Cassens Educational Complex students are Black, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dale Cassens Educational Complex?
Dale Cassens Educational Complex has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dale Cassens Educational Complex offer ?
Dale Cassens Educational Complex offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Dale Cassens Educational Complex part of?
Dale Cassens Educational Complex is part of St. Lucie School District.
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