Serving 48 students in grades Kindergarten-12, The Evelyn Hamblen Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Evelyn Hamblen Center's student population of 48 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
48 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Evelyn Hamblen Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Evelyn Hamblen Center 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
#3506 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
17%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Evelyn Hamblen Center's ranking?
The Evelyn Hamblen Center is ranked #3506 out of 3,662 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend The Evelyn Hamblen Center?
48 students attend The Evelyn Hamblen Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of The Evelyn Hamblen Center students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Evelyn Hamblen Center?
The Evelyn Hamblen Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Evelyn Hamblen Center offer ?
The Evelyn Hamblen Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Evelyn Hamblen Center part of?
The Evelyn Hamblen Center is part of St. Johns School District.
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