Hidden Oaks Middle School

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Hidden Oaks Middle School ranks 231 st of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hidden Oaks Middle School is a public middle school in Palm City, Florida, serving 940 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Martin County School District, which is ranked 33 out of 68 districts in the state.

Hidden Oaks Middle School consistently outperforms the Martin County and Florida state averages on standardized tests, with 96% proficiency in Algebra 1, 98% in Geometry, and 89% in Civics, compared to 58%, 56%, and 78% for Martin County, respectively. The school also has a predominantly White student population (80.32%) and a lower chronic absenteeism rate (4.0% to 17.2%) compared to nearby schools like Indiantown Middle School (30.6%) and Murray Middle School (32.7%). Additionally, Hidden Oaks Middle School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (19.77% to 24.37%) than its counterparts, such as Indiantown Middle School (74.77%) and Murray Middle School (69.16%).

The consistent academic excellence, demographic differences, and lower socioeconomic challenges at Hidden Oaks Middle School suggest that the school has found effective strategies to support student success. This presents an opportunity for the Martin County School District to collaborate and share best practices with other middle schools in the area, potentially helping to improve educational outcomes across the district.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2801 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990

(772) 219-1655

District: Martin

SchoolDigger Rank:
231^st of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,782

Students who attend Hidden Oaks Middle School usually attend:

High:

South Fork High School

Feeder schools for Hidden Oaks Middle School:

Elementary:	Bessey Creek Elementary School
	Citrus Grove Elementary
	Palm City Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 995

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.4%

Hispanic:

13.1%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hidden Oaks Middle School ranks better than 80.7% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 5 ranked middle schools in the Martin School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.6. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Hidden Oaks Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Martin School District. Racial makeup is: White (80.4%), Hispanic (13.1%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Martin School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hidden Oaks Middle School is 19.1, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Martin School District! (See more...)

Compare Hidden Oaks Middle School employs 52 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hidden Oaks Middle School is $10,782. 2 middle schools in the Martin School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hidden Oaks Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hidden Oaks Middle School 231^st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Hidden Oaks Middle School in the ranking list.)

Martin:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin 33^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hidden Oaks Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	90.89	30^th	593	94.9%
2005	92.27	30^th	602	95.0%
2006	89.79	53^rd	675	92.1%
2007	92.66	34^th	736	95.4%
2008	90.16	48^th	740	93.5%
2009	91.07	40^th	780	94.9%
2010	88.71	56^th	839	93.3%
2011	87.90	73^rd	891	91.8%
2012	88.42	76^th	897	91.5%
2013	83.55	124^th	956	87.0%
2014	83.44	130^th	999	87.0%
2016	88.21	91^st	997	90.9%
2017	87.20	117^th	1031	88.7%
2018	89.98	91^st	1035	91.2%
2019	89.03	93^rd	1099	91.5%
2021	89.02	90^th	1136	92.1%
2022	84.59	146^th	1148	87.3%
2023	82.00	174^th	1177	85.2%
2024	77.60	231^st	1196	80.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hidden Oaks Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	787	7	10	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	817
1994	905	10	12	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	941
1995	1072	11	10	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	1119
1996	1072	11	10	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	1119
1997	1123	10	15	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	1181
1998	1205	14	14	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	1271
1999	1277	12	15	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	1344
2000	1276	18	13	39	3	n/a	n/a	0	1349
2001	1336	15	12	50	4	n/a	n/a	0	1417
2002	1353	23	14	65	4	n/a	n/a	0	1459
2003	1353	23	14	65	4	n/a	n/a	0	1459
2004	1320	31	16	85	5	n/a	n/a	0	1457
2005	1295	24	15	95	2	n/a	n/a	0	1431
2006	1285	29	22	119	1	n/a	n/a	0	1456
2007	965	15	10	62	0	n/a	n/a	23	1075
2008	992	10	24	64	0	n/a	n/a	29	1119
2009	986	9	24	58	2	n/a	n/a	34	1113
2010	1017	12	28	58	2	n/a	n/a	30	1147
2011	938	19	23	90	6	0	14	0	1090
2012	926	21	25	96	5	0	13	0	1086
2013	916	20	24	105	5	0	15	0	1085
2014	875	20	25	108	4	0	18	0	1050
2015	859	21	19	106	4	0	23	0	1032
2016	859	21	25	123	0	0	25	0	1053
2017	853	23	28	112	0	1	22	0	1039
2018	856	20	32	141	1	1	29	0	1080
2019	816	20	27	140	4	1	23	0	1031
2020	801	14	28	150	4	0	31	0	1028
2021	707	16	26	136	4	0	26	0	915
2022	742	14	21	131	1	0	32	0	941
2023	755	14	24	123	0	2	22	0	940
2024	800	10	25	130	0	2	28	0	995

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hidden Oaks Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	817	39.0	20.9	8.7
1994	941	42.0	22.4	8.5
1995	1119	58.0	19.3	9.7
1996	1119	58.0	19.3	9.7
1997	1181	63.0	18.7	8.6
1998	1271	67.0	19.0	9
1999	1344	73.0	18.4	11.9
2000	1349	73.0	18.5	13
2001	1417	73.0	19.4	15.7
2002	1459	75.0	19.5	13.8
2003	1459	75.0	19.5	13.8
2004	1457	75.0	19.4	13.2
2005	1431	73.0	19.6	17.5
2006	1456	76.0	19.2	12.6
2007	1075	61.0	17.6	7.2
2008	1119	59.0	19.0	8.3
2009	1113	68.6	18.2	8.3
2010	1147	63.0	18.2	12.2
2011	1090	65.5	16.6	13.8
2012	1086	64.0	16.9	16.9
2013	1085	64.0	16.9	13.6
2014	1050	63.0	16.6	16.5
2015	1032	65.0	15.8	16.4
2016	1053	65.0	16.2	20.5
2017	1039	64.0	16.2	19.3
2018	1080	64.0	16.8	19.4
2019	1031	60.0	17.1	17.8
2020	1028	61.0	16.8	19.4
2021	915	56.0	16.3	24.4
2022	941	53.0	17.7	19.8
2023	940	53.0	17.7	22.9
2024	995	52.0	19.1	24.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hidden Oaks Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	817	39.0	20.9	8.7
1994	941	42.0	22.4	8.5
1995	1119	58.0	19.3	9.7
1996	1119	58.0	19.3	9.7
1997	1181	63.0	18.7	8.6
1998	1271	67.0	19.0	9
1999	1344	73.0	18.4	11.9
2000	1349	73.0	18.5	13
2001	1417	73.0	19.4	15.7
2002	1459	75.0	19.5	13.8
2003	1459	75.0	19.5	13.8
2004	1457	75.0	19.4	13.2
2005	1431	73.0	19.6	17.5
2006	1456	76.0	19.2	12.6
2007	1075	61.0	17.6	7.2
2008	1119	59.0	19.0	8.3
2009	1113	68.6	18.2	8.3
2010	1147	63.0	18.2	12.2
2011	1090	65.5	16.6	13.8
2012	1086	64.0	16.9	16.9
2013	1085	64.0	16.9	13.6
2014	1050	63.0	16.6	16.5
2015	1032	65.0	15.8	16.4
2016	1053	65.0	16.2	20.5
2017	1039	64.0	16.2	19.3
2018	1080	64.0	16.8	19.4
2019	1031	60.0	17.1	17.8
2020	1028	61.0	16.8	19.4
2021	915	56.0	16.3	24.4
2022	941	53.0	17.7	19.8
2023	940	53.0	17.7	22.9
2024	995	52.0	19.1	24.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hidden Oaks Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$184 (2.5%)	$7,268 (97.5%)	$7,452
2019	$197 (2.3%)	$8,291 (97.7%)	$8,487
2020	$283 (3.0%)	$9,052 (97.0%)	$9,335
2021	$421 (4.0%)	$10,007 (96.0%)	$10,427
2022	$487 (4.9%)	$9,386 (95.1%)	$9,873
2023	$753 (7.0%)	$10,029 (93.0%)	$10,782

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hidden Oaks Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 93^rd of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 174^th of 1177 Middle schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hidden Oaks Middle School)	72	65	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	57	50	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hidden Oaks Middle School)	81	69	12%
6th Grade Mathematics (Martin)	64	51	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hidden Oaks Middle School)	74	71	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	53	49	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hidden Oaks Middle School)	78	82	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Martin)	60	57	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hidden Oaks Middle School)	80	67	13%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	62	50	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hidden Oaks Middle School)	90	70	20%
8th Grade Mathematics (Martin)	67	46	21%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Hidden Oaks Middle School)	78	70	8%
8th Grade Science (Martin)	58	51	7%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hidden Oaks Middle School)	99	98	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Martin)	76	52	24%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Hidden Oaks Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Geometry (Martin)	66	54	12%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1031	940	8.8%
African American	20	14	30%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	27	24	11.1%
Hispanic	140	123	12.1%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	816	755	7.5%
Two or More Races	23	22	4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.8%	22.9%	5%

Schools Near Hidden Oaks Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hidden Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	2801 SW Martin Hwy	Palm City	34990	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1655	995	52	19.1	24.7%	800 (80.4%)	10 (1.0%)	130 (13.1%)	25 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	28 (2.8%)	77.6	231^st of 1196 public middle schools	80.7%		82	174^th of 1177 public middle schools	85.2%	57	68.0	63.0	69.0	67.0	78.0	48.0	64.0	96.0	98.0	89.0	$10,782	$753	$10,029
Stuart Middle School	Public	6-8	575 SE Georgia Ave	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1685	823	44	18.7	50.3%	509 (61.8%)	90 (10.9%)	181 (22.0%)	16 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.0%)	53.9	531^st of 1196 public middle schools	55.6%		55.4	491^st of 1177 public middle schools	58.3%	40	55.0	48.0	54.0	57.0	57.0	30.0	50.0	83.0	100.0	88.0	$10,567	$891	$9,677
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School	Public	6-8	7000 SE Atlantic Ridge Dr	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 221-7100	968	54	17.9	67.6%	333 (34.4%)	55 (5.7%)	528 (54.5%)	15 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (3.7%)	29.4	873^rd of 1196 public middle schools	27.0%		35.9	756^th of 1177 public middle schools	35.8%	117	40.0	31.0	38.0	30.0	48.0	29.0	39.0	85.0	96.0	77.0	$10,195	$1,316	$8,878
Murray Middle School	Public	6-8	4400 SE Murray St	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1670	628	35	17.9	68.3%	265 (42.2%)	74 (11.8%)	266 (42.4%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)	37.3	761^st of 1196 public middle schools	36.4%		40.6	693^rd of 1177 public middle schools	41.1%	68	44.0	37.0	52.0	25.0	49.0	23.0	47.0	72.0	100.0	72.0	$12,788	$1,706	$11,081
Southport Middle School	Public	6-8	2420 SE Morningside Blvd	Port St Lucie	34952	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 337-5900	866	46	18.8	61.7%	303 (35.0%)	207 (23.9%)	276 (31.9%)	22 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (6.4%)	41.5	701^st of 1196 public middle schools	41.4%		33.3	798^th of 1177 public middle schools	32.2%	97	47.0	48.0	49.0	51.0	33.0	47.0	40.0	83.0	96.0	59.0	$11,243	$1,760	$9,483
Southern Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	5500 NE Saint James Dr	Port St Lucie	34983	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 785-5640	907	40	22.6	66.0%	232 (25.6%)	321 (35.4%)	298 (32.9%)	10 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	44 (4.9%)	30.2	860^th of 1196 public middle schools	28.1%		23.9	926^th of 1177 public middle schools	21.3%	66	40.0	35.0	40.0	26.0	20.0	58.0	34.0	81.0	96.0	52.0	$9,750	$1,608	$8,142
Indiantown Middle School	Public	6-8	16303 SW Farm Rd	Indiantown	34956	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 597-2146	486	31	15.6	73.5%	17 (3.5%)	44 (9.1%)	417 (85.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	27	901^st of 1196 public middle schools	24.7%		29.9	846^th of 1177 public middle schools	28.1%	55	30.0	29.0	34.0	42.0	43.0	51.0	32.0	95.0		58.0	$11,792	$1,587	$10,204
Forest Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	3201 S 25th St	Fort Pierce	34981	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5885	853	43	19.8	72.0%	155 (18.2%)	347 (40.7%)	308 (36.1%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.9%)	25.6	921^st of 1196 public middle schools	23.0%		22.5	949^th of 1177 public middle schools	19.4%	28	43.0	28.0	38.0	27.0	16.0	45.0	37.0	86.0	100.0	41.0	$11,142	$2,009	$9,133
Dan McCarty Middle School	Public	6-8	1201 Mississippi Ave	Fort Pierce	34950	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5700	711	40	17.7	76.9%	79 (11.1%)	383 (53.9%)	225 (31.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.0%)	19.5	1003^rd of 1196 public middle schools	16.1%		16.1	1027^th of 1177 public middle schools	12.7%	24	34.0	29.0	28.0	40.0	22.0	35.0	30.0	72.0		41.0	$12,954	$2,662	$10,292

Frequently Asked Questions about Hidden Oaks Middle School

How many students attend Hidden Oaks Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 995 students attended Hidden Oaks Middle School.

Is Hidden Oaks Middle School a good school?

Hidden Oaks Middle School ranks 231^st of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hidden Oaks Middle School?

Students at Hidden Oaks Middle School are 80% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

What district is Hidden Oaks Middle School in?

Martin

What high school do graduates of Hidden Oaks Middle School attend?

Students who attend Hidden Oaks Middle School usually go on to attend South Fork High School

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