Oak Hammock K-8 School serves 1,530 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Oak Hammock K-8 School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Hammock K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Oak Hammock K-8 School's student population of 1,530 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oak Hammock K-8 School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Oak Hammock K-8 School is 0.71, which is more 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
#2080 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
36%
Black
26%
21%
White
29%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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 Oak Hammock K-8 School's ranking?
Oak Hammock K-8 School is ranked #2080 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Oak Hammock K-8 School?
1,530 students attend Oak Hammock K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Oak Hammock K-8 School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Hammock K-8 School?
Oak Hammock K-8 School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Oak Hammock K-8 School offer ?
Oak Hammock K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Oak Hammock K-8 School part of?
Oak Hammock K-8 School is part of St. Lucie School District.
School Reviews
2 5/10/2010
This school has declined in all academic areas since it opened . Not one area has seen an increase. No wonder why teachers are afraid of testing.
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