- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Pierce, FL
Dan Mccarty Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dan Mccarty Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120177001927
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dan Mccarty Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #15 of 21
- public schools in Fort Pierce · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dan Mccarty Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dan Mccarty Middle School ranks #15 of 21 public schools in Fort Pierce, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177001927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Dan Mccarty Middle School held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 120177001927 · Fort Pierce, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 17.3:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
Dan Mccarty Middle School held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dan Mccarty Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Pierce Ce
Fort Pierce Central High School
3,178 students
- Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast High School
3,124 students
- St. Lucie West
St. Lucie West Centennial High
2,914 students
- Fort Pierce We
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet
1,956 students
- Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie High School
1,793 students
- This school 657
Dan Mccarty Middle School
657 students
What this shows Dan Mccarty Middle School reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dan Mccarty Middle School compares
Dan Mccarty Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 63% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
86.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,177
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 110 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
253
in-school suspensions + 295 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 83.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
White 8.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Dan Mccarty Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for St. Lucie reports $12,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dan Mccarty Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port St. Lucie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dan Mccarty Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,124
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,914
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dan Mccarty Middle School
How many students attend Dan Mccarty Middle School?
Dan Mccarty Middle School has 657 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Pierce, FL. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dan Mccarty Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dan Mccarty Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dan Mccarty Middle School?
84.9% of students at Dan Mccarty Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dan Mccarty Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dan Mccarty Middle School is African American at 55.6% of enrollment, in Fort Pierce, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dan Mccarty Middle School?
Dan Mccarty Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dan Mccarty Middle School rank among public schools in Fort Pierce?
By Resource Investment Index, Dan Mccarty Middle School ranks #15 of 21 public schools in Fort Pierce, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fort Pierce on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Lucie?
Besides Dan Mccarty Middle School, St. Lucie also operates Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students), Treasure Coast High School (3,124 students), and St. Lucie West Centennial High (2,914 students). See the St. Lucie district page for the complete list.