Hutchison Beach Elementary School
Hutchison Beach Elementary School serves 589 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hutchison Beach Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Hutchison Beach Elementary School's student population of 589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 589 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Hutchison Beach Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hutchison Beach Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1458 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 55% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | 2% | 3% |
Hispanic | 17% | 33% |
Black | 5% | 22% |
White | 69% | 38% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.70 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Bay School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hutchison Beach Elementary School is J.r. Arnold High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Surfside Middle School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Panama City Beach Surfside Middle School Math: 69% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 809 students10
1.0 miles
300 Nautilus St
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 767-5180 1 6-8 809 - Panama City Beach Breakfast Point Academy Math: 66% | Reading: 54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 1,096 student10
1.5 miles
601 N Richard Jackson Blvd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 767-1190 1.5 PK-8 1,096 - Panama City Beach J.r. Arnold High School Math: 64% | Reading: 57%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,755 student10
1.5 miles
550 N Alf Coleman Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 767-3700 1.5 9-12 1,755 - Panama City Patronis Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 74%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 728 students10
5.0 miles
7400 Patronis Dr
Panama City, FL 32408
(850) 767-5075 5 PK-5 728 - Panama City Beach West Bay Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 304 students10
6.4 miles
14813 School Dr
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 767-1850 6.4 K-5 304
School Reviews
5 All three of my children have attended this school and we absolutely LOVE it. We relocated here when my oldest was in third grade. This was the BEST school she attended in her elementary years. My other two went here throughout their elementary years. Administration, faculty, and staff are all AMAZING!! This school has such a family-loving feeling and administration greets and creates relationships with all the students. FOREVER A DOLPHIN! - Posted by Parent - Forever a Dolphin |
1 This school has really disappointed our family. Administration has gone downhill. - Posted by Parent - Anonymous |
5 I've been here almost 3 years ago and overall it was a pretty decent school. I am currently going into high school in Washington county, I just wanted to say hey to all the staff there. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Abby Walker |
5 I currently go there going to surf side next year and I'm certainly going to miss that school '? - Posted by Student/Alumni - Kaily |
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