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Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies vs. Independence Classical Academy

Should you attend Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies or Independence Classical Academy? 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.

School Overview

School
Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies
2250 S Jenkins Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Independence Classical Academy
2902 S. Jenkins Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 702 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies 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 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Independence Classical Academy 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 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-12
Total Students
702 students
472 students
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This chart illustrates the total number of students at Independence Classical Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
61% | 39%
50% | 50%
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
31 teachers
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Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Independence Classical Academy 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

#1716 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
#2512 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Independence Classical Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in FL)
34%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies 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 Independence Classical Academy 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.
48%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies 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 Independence Classical Academy 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.
50%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies 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 Independence Classical Academy 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 Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies by grade.
This chart displays the students of Independence Classical Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
60
57
Grade 1 Students
72
60
Grade 2 Students
51
48
Grade 3 Students
64
70
Grade 4 Students
58
44
Grade 5 Students
83
39
Grade 6 Students
89
60
Grade 7 Students
139
53
Grade 8 Students
86
41

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies, 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 Independence Classical Academy, 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
50%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies, 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 Independence Classical Academy, 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%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies, 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 Independence Classical Academy, 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
12%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies, 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 Independence Classical Academy, 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
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies, 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 Independence Classical Academy, 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.
0.62
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies, 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 Independence Classical Academy, 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
63%
40%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Independence Classical Academy, 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
8%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies, 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 Independence Classical Academy, 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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