Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie vs Dan McCarty Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie
Fort Pierce · Public elementary · Grades K–8
515 students
Dan McCarty Middle School
Fort Pierce · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students
| Measure | Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie Fort Pierce, Florida | Dan McCarty Middle School Fort Pierce, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1541 of 2,187 | #533 of 563 |
| National rank | #26343 of 50,301 | #12789 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 515 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 28% |
| city | Fort Pierce | Fort Pierce |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 25.3).
- •Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie does better on math proficiency (43% vs 28%).
- •Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 25%).
- •Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 68.2%).
- •Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.6).
- •Dan McCarty Middle School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 515.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie better than Dan McCarty Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie ranks higher (48.2 vs 25.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie and Dan McCarty Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Pierce and Fort Pierce in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie: 515. Dan McCarty Middle School: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie and Dan McCarty Middle School rank in Florida?
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie is 1541st of 2,187 and Dan McCarty Middle School is 533rd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).