Serving 733 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hawkes Bluff Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School's student population of 733 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
733 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawkes Bluff Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#720 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
54%
36%
Black
8%
21%
White
31%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawkes Bluff Elementary School's ranking?
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School is ranked #720 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hawkes Bluff Elementary School often compared to?
Hawkes Bluff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Everglades Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Hawkes Bluff Elementary School?
733 students attend Hawkes Bluff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hawkes Bluff Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawkes Bluff Elementary School?
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hawkes Bluff Elementary School offer ?
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hawkes Bluff Elementary School part of?
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Early Release Day / Last Day of School
June 10, 2024 (Monday)
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