Serving 108 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Silver Sands-excep. Children 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver Sands-excep. Children ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Silver Sands-excep. Children's student population of 108 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Silver Sands-excep. Children ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Sands-excep. Children is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3607 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
20%
21%
White
55%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Sands-excep. Children's ranking?
Silver Sands-excep. Children is ranked #3607 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Silver Sands-excep. Children?
The graduation rate of Silver Sands-excep. Children is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Silver Sands-excep. Children?
108 students attend Silver Sands-excep. Children.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Silver Sands-excep. Children students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Sands-excep. Children?
Silver Sands-excep. Children has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Silver Sands-excep. Children offer ?
Silver Sands-excep. Children offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Silver Sands-excep. Children part of?
Silver Sands-excep. Children is part of Okaloosa School District.
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