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B+
Schools in Stuart · Martin County School District

Stuart’s public schools outscore 70% of Florida districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Stuart, 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.

#209of 638 Florida townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% 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.

Reading proficiency
52%
▼ 0 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Math proficiency
53%
▲ 1 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
91%
▲ 3 pts vs FL 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.9K
▲ 7% vs FL $13.0K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.6
FL 18.0
Schools in town
10
5,585 students on the public path
In brief

Stuart’s schools, in brief

Above the state in math, below in reading

Reading proficiency is 52% and math 53% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,894 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

The Hope Charter Center for Autism, St. Joseph Catholic School (private), Redeemer Lutheran School (private) and Riverside Montessori (private) are in town. Every school ↓

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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Stuart’s grade

B Test scoresB+ Graduation

B+: better than 70% of Florida school districts, #209 of 638 Florida towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Florida average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Florida school districts we grade (76)Better than 70%
Lower resultsHigher results
Florida towns with similar household incomes (433)Better than 74%
BB+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 10,708 test results and a graduating class of 1,562 could put Stuart anywhere from B to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of Stuart’s students in the tested grades sat them (10,294 in math, 11,122 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Stuart, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to A−
6–8Stuart Middle SchoolMartin County School DistrictB+
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressB− to A−

Stuart’s public schools are run by Martin County School District, which also serves Indiantown, Jupiter Island, Ocean Breeze and Sewall's Point. 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.

Martin County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 32 schools · 18,316 students · 17.6 per teacher (FL 18.0)
$13,894FL $13,006 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading52%
State average 52.1% · 11122 students tested
Math53%
State average 52.2% · 10294 students tested

Stuart vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Stuart’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
StuartB+Martin County

Every school in Stuart

10 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).

District schools in Stuartby address
J. D. Parker School of Technology
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C+
531 students17:1Rate it →
Felix A Williams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A−
500 students15:1Rate it →
Stuart Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B+
777 students20:1Rate it →
Martin County High School
High · Grades 9–12
B−
2,055 students22:1Rate it →
Jensen Beach High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Jensen Beach
A−
1,722 students21:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Spectrum Academy
High · Grades 6–12
D−
Alternative Education
169 students20:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
The Hope Charter Center for Autism
Elementary · Grades PK–8
CharterSpecial Education
97 students7:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Joseph Catholic School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
420 students14:1Rate it →
Redeemer Lutheran School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Religious
243 students17:1Rate it →
Riverside Montessori
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Nonsectarian
105 studentsRate it →

Left off: 5 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Ese Homebound, Teen Parent, Martin Virtual Instruction Program, Martin S.a.i.l.s and Martin County Virtual School).

Questions about Stuart’s schools

Are Stuart’s schools good?

By Florida’s own tests, yes: the public schools Stuart children attend outscore 70% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #209 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 74%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Stuart in?

Martin County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 18,316 students in 32 schools (2024–25).

Where do Stuart kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Martin County High School and Jensen Beach High School.

What is Stuart’s graduation rate?

91% of the class of 2023 in Martin County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.

How much does Stuart spend per student?

$13,894 in Martin County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Stuart?

Yes: St. Joseph Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 420 students), Redeemer Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 243 students) and Riverside Montessori (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 105 students). Stuart also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.

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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.