Lakewood Park’s public schools score below 54% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 44% of Lakewood Park’s students scored proficient, below the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Lakewood Park, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lakewood Park’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 450 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lakewood Park’s, its schools beat 32%, lower than their 46% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 47% of tested students were proficient in reading and 44% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,594 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
26 elementary schools, then 15 middle and six high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 18% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Lakewood Park’s grade
B−: better than 46% of Florida school districts, #451 of 638 Florida towns. Graduation is above the Florida average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lakewood Park, with each school’s own grade.
Lakewood Park’s public schools are run by St. Lucie County School District, which also serves Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie and St. Lucie Village. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Lakewood Park vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Lakewood Park’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Park | B− | St. Lucie County |
Every school in Lakewood Park
36 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Lakewood Park’s schools
Are Lakewood Park’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Lakewood Park children attend score below 54% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #451 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 32%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Lakewood Park in?
St. Lucie County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 49,308 students in 53 schools (2024–25).
Where do Lakewood Park kids go to high school?
One of 6 high schools, depending on your address: Fort Pierce Central High School, Treasure Coast High School, ST. Lucie West Centennial High, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet, Port ST. Lucie High School and Lincoln Park Academy.
What is Lakewood Park’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in St. Lucie County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Lakewood Park spend per student?
$12,594 in St. Lucie County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Lakewood Park families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.