DR. DAVID L. ANDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

7000 SE ATLANTIC RIDGE DR
STUART, FL 34997

1,035 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School (DLAMS), located in Stuart, Florida, is a public middle school serving the Martin County School District. Situated in a residential area of St. Lucie/Stuart, the school serves students in grades 6 through 8. The institution is named after Dr. David L. Anderson, a long-time educator and former superintendent of Martin County Schools, reflecting the district's emphasis on community leadership and academic continuity.

The school offers a comprehensive middle school curriculum that balances core academics—such as mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts—with a variety of elective options, including physical education, the arts, and technology. As part of the Martin County School District, DLAMS focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by fostering a supportive learning environment, utilizing digital integration in the classroom, and promoting extracurricular involvement through clubs, athletics, and academic organizations.

1,035

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR. DAVID L. ANDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	535
Black	70
Asian	16
Two or More	37
American Indian	2

Hispanic
535 (51.7 %)
White
375 (36.2 %)
Black
70 (6.8 %)
Two or More
37 (3.6 %)
Asian
16 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MARTIN
Phone:	(772)221-7100
Website:	http://martinschools.org/o/ddlam
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,035
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	484
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 359

Grade 7 346

Grade 8 330