At a glance
Reported students
657
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida middle enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 579 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
704.5
Dan McCarty Middle School: 657 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 833
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Dan McCarty Middle School
Dan McCarty Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Fort Pierce. It is one of 56 current school records connected to St. Lucie. NCES reports 657 students for 2024–25.
Among 579 middle schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 808 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, below the Florida median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (55.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.4%). English learners represent 22.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dan McCarty Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.8%
- Hispanic31.4%
- Black55.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in St. Lucie
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southern Oaks Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
833 reported students
Forest Grove Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
855 reported students
Southport Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
872 reported students
Floresta Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
659 reported students
Fairlawn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
653 reported students
Morningside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
653 reported students
Public schools near Dan McCarty Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Cassens Education Complex Other · St. Lucie | PK–12 | 218 | 0.3 mi |
| St. Lucie Elementary School Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–05 | 722 | 0.4 mi |
| Lawnwood Elementary School Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–05 | 765 | 0.7 mi |
| Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie Elementary · St. Lucie | KG–08 | 515 | 0.8 mi |
| Forest Grove Middle School Middle · St. Lucie | 06–08 | 855 | 2.1 mi |
| Southern Oaks Middle School Middle · St. Lucie | 06–08 | 833 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dan McCarty Middle School
What grades does Dan McCarty Middle School serve?
Dan McCarty Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in St. Lucie.
How many students attend Dan McCarty Middle School?
Dan McCarty Middle School reported 657 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 579 Florida middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 833 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dan McCarty Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 657 students and 42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dan McCarty Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dan McCarty Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Lucie attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dan McCarty Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dan McCarty Middle School in?
Dan McCarty Middle School is part of St. Lucie, based in Port St Lucie, FL, which operates 56 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dan McCarty Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dale Cassens Education Complex (0.3 mi), St. Lucie Elementary School (0.4 mi), Lawnwood Elementary School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.