Enrollment
657
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dan Mccarty Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dan Mccarty Middle School
Dan Mccarty Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Fort Pierce, Florida, enrolling 657 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 84.9% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 657 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 469 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #145.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 110 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 86.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 548 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 657 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
St. Lucie also operates Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students) and Treasure Coast High School (3,124 students) alongside Dan Mccarty Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dan Mccarty Middle School compares
Dan Mccarty Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Lucie, which includes Dan Mccarty Middle School.
$11,031
Per student
-1%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 35.5%
Federal 17.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~657 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dan Mccarty Middle School a good school?
Dan Mccarty Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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