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Manatee Academy K-8

1450 SW HEATHERWOOD BLVD, PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34986

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 799 of 2461 in Florida

Top schools in Port St Lucie
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Manatee Academy K-8

1450 SW HEATHERWOOD BLVD, PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34986

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 799 of 2461 in Florida

See top schools in Port St Lucie

About Manatee Academy K-8

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 52% in Reading.
87
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1723
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 30.12%
Asian 0.64%
Hispanic 29.19%
Black 34.42%
Two+ Races 5.22%
Native Am. 0.23%
White
30.12%
Asian
0.64%
Hispanic
29.19%
Black
34.42%
Two+ Races
5.22%
Native Am.
0.23%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1723
49.33%
850 Female
50.67%
873 Male

Student Population

1723 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

344 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Manatee Academy K-8 Contact Information

Address

1450 SW HEATHERWOOD BLVD, PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34986

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Phone

(772) 340-4745

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TOP 799 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Manatee Academy K-8

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

We are pleased to report that the Manatee Academy K-8 robotics team won first place in the STEM Robotics Invitational hosted by St. Lucie County for the 2nd consecutive year, securing the title of champions. Our school is set to hold the Spring Family Showcase on May 16, 2026, showcasing robot technology exhibits, art exhibits by students, and academic recognition awards.

FAQ

Q1. In what ways does Manatee Academy K-8 differ from other elementary and middle schools?

Ans. At Manatee Academy, children in both elementary and middle grades learn together on one campus, thus providing the K-8 experience for its students.

Q2. Are there any pre-school and after-school programs available at Manatee Academy K-8?

Ans. Parents at Manatee Academy are welcome to ask the front office staff about pre-school and after-school programs offered by the district or community organizations.

Q3. How does Manatee Academy K-8 help middle school students transition into high school?

Ans. The school provides end-of-course examinations, advanced classes, and Algebra I proficiency scores that prepare students adequately for future education in high school.

Q4. What is the dress code policy of Manatee Academy K-8?

Ans. The dress code of Manatee Academy K-8 complies with that of St. Lucie Public Schools. For more information on the dress code, refer to the student handbook at the school's website.

Q5. How does Manatee Academy keep parents updated regarding their child's academic performance?

Ans. Manatee Academy K-8 uses Skyward Family Access, the school website, emails, and phone calls to communicate with parents.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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