Hutchison Beach Elementary School
Tel:
(850)767-5195
- Hutchison Beach Elementary School serves 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than 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 61%.
School Overview
- Hutchison Beach Elementary School's student population of 580 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 580 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hutchison Beach Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hutchison Beach Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1957 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 32% |
| Black | 6% | 22% |
| White | 69% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bay School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, elementary school is Surfside Middle School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Panama City Beach Surfside Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 825 students
1.0 miles
300 Nautilus St
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850)767-5180 1.0 6-8 825 - Panama City Beach Breakfast Point Academy Grades: PK-8 | 1121 students
1.5 miles
601 N Richard Jackson Blvd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850)767-1190 1.5 PK-8 1121 - Panama City Beach J.r. Arnold High School Grades: 9-12 | 1756 students
1.5 miles
550 N Alf Coleman Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850)767-3700 1.5 9-12 1756 - Panama City Patronis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 805 students
5.0 miles
7400 Patronis Dr
Panama City, FL 32408
(850)767-5075 5.0 PK-5 805 - Panama City Beach West Bay Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 305 students
6.4 miles
14813 School Dr
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850)767-1850 6.4 K-5 305
School Reviews
| 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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