Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dale Cassens Education Complex ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dale Cassens Education Complex's student population of 212 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dale Cassens Education Complex is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
64%
21%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dale Cassens Education Complex often compared to?
Dale Cassens Education Complexis often viewed alongside schools like Data House by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dale Cassens Education Complex?
The graduation rate of Dale Cassens Education Complex is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dale Cassens Education Complex?
212 students attend Dale Cassens Education Complex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dale Cassens Education Complex students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dale Cassens Education Complex?
Dale Cassens Education Complex has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dale Cassens Education Complex offer ?
Dale Cassens Education Complex offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dale Cassens Education Complex part of?
Dale Cassens Education Complex is part of St. Lucie School District.
School Reviews
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