Very Good
#977 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 26% in state
Hidden Oaks Middle School
Middle School · Martin · Palm City, FL
A Martin middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2801 SW MARTIN HWY, Palm City, FL 34990
- Math 64% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hidden Oaks Middle School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 66% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hidden Oaks Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated882/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,407
Median home value
$558,300
Median rent
$1,958/mo
College educated
48.5%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34990; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ese HomeboundEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.6 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Stuart Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 823 | Compare → |
| Willoughby Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Dr. David L. Anderson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 968 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Martin
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #5 of 27
- District spending per student
- $12,838NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hidden Oaks Middle School is listed in MARTIN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hidden Oaks Middle School
Hidden Oaks Middle School is a public middle school in Palm City, FL, part of Martin, serving approximately 995 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #977 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hidden Oaks Middle School
What grades does Hidden Oaks Middle School serve?
Hidden Oaks Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hidden Oaks Middle School?
Hidden Oaks Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 995 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Oaks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Oaks Middle School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hidden Oaks Middle School rank in FL?
Hidden Oaks Middle School ranks #977 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Hidden Oaks Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hidden Oaks Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hidden Oaks Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hidden Oaks Middle School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hidden Oaks Middle School a charter school?
No, Hidden Oaks Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hidden Oaks Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hidden Oaks Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hidden Oaks Middle School?
24.7% of students at Hidden Oaks Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 995
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Martin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (772) 219-1655
- Area population (ZIP 34990)
- 29,874
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 51
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34990; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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