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Manatee Academy K-8 vs. West Gate K-8 School

Should you attend Manatee Academy K-8 or West Gate K-8 School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Manatee Academy K-8
1450 Sw Heatherwood Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
West Gate K-8 School
1050 Nw Cashmere Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Manatee Academy K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 1,723 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Manatee Academy K-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,582 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, West Gate K-8 School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
1,723 students
1,582 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Manatee Academy K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Gate K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Manatee Academy K-8.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Gate K-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
87 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Manatee Academy K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Gate K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Manatee Academy K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Lucie School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Gate K-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Lucie School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1420 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
#1261 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Manatee Academy K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Gate K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 50% in FL)
58%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manatee Academy K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Lucie School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Gate K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Lucie School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manatee Academy K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Lucie School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Gate K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Lucie School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manatee Academy K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Lucie School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Gate K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Lucie School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Manatee Academy K-8 by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Gate K-8 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
14
Kindergarten Students
123
128
Grade 1 Students
140
136
Grade 2 Students
150
146
Grade 3 Students
165
146
Grade 4 Students
182
160
Grade 5 Students
167
158
Grade 6 Students
249
214
Grade 7 Students
279
252
Grade 8 Students
268
228

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Manatee Academy K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Gate K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Manatee Academy K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Gate K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
35%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Manatee Academy K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Gate K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
30%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Manatee Academy K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Gate K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Manatee Academy K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Gate K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Manatee Academy K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Lucie School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Gate K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Lucie School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Manatee Academy K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Lucie School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Gate K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Lucie School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Manatee Academy K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Lucie School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Gate K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Lucie School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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