Average
#2534 of 3,778 schools in FL
Silver Sands-excep. Children
School · OKALOOSA
349 HOLMES BLVD NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Enrollment
106
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
106
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#2,534 of 3,778
In Fort Walton Beach
#7 of 13
public schools
In district
#32 of 46
OKALOOSA
School environment
7.2 / 10
Very Good
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Silver Sands-excep. Children
School in Fort Walton Beach · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Silver Sands-excep. Children
Silver Sands-excep. Children is a public school in Fort Walton Beach, FL, part of OKALOOSA. Silver Sands-excep.
Children serves approximately 106 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Silver Sands-excep. Children has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,534 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for Silver Sands-excep. Children show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.4 · Average
- District avg 6.2
- FL avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 106 students, Silver Sands-excep. Children is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.3:1 students to teachers, Silver Sands-excep. Children sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
52% of students at Silver Sands-excep. Children were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Silver Sands-excep. Children — Students at Silver Sands-excep. Children score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
66%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 25 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.0/10.
How Silver Sands-excep. Children Compares
See how Silver Sands-excep. Children performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
349 HOLMES BLVD NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Silver Sands-excep. Children may also want to explore other schools in the area. CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is NORTHWEST FLORIDA BALLET ACADEMIE (rated 6.5/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LOTUS LEARNING & ARTS CENTER (rated 6.4/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Fort Walton Beach, see our Fort Walton Beach schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MAX BRUNER JUNIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL Fort Walton Beach | 0.3 mi | 5.1 |
| ANNETTE P. EDWINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Walton Beach | 0.6 mi | 5.0 |
| FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Fort Walton Beach | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Walton Beach | 1.2 mi | 6.3 |
| MARY ESTHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mary Esther | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL Fort Walton Beach | 1.6 mi | 7.1 |
| ST MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Fort Walton Beach | 1.4 mi | 7.5 |
| ADVANCED SACRED HOPE ACADEMY Mary Esther | 1.6 mi | — |
| MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTER Fort Walton Beach | 1.7 mi | 5.9 |
| OKALOOSA ACADEMY Fort Walton Beach | 1.7 mi | 4.0 |
| LOTUS LEARNING & ARTS CENTER Fort Walton Beach | 1.9 mi | 6.4 |
| W. C. PRYOR MIDDLE SCHOOL Fort Walton Beach | 2.1 mi | 5.0 |
| FIRST UNITED METHODIST SCHOOL Fort Walton Beach | 2.0 mi | — |
| OKALOOSA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM Fort Walton Beach | 2.2 mi | — |
| CHOCTAWHATCHEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Fort Walton Beach | 2.3 mi | 5.6 |
| LIZA JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL Fort Walton Beach | 2.6 mi | 8.7 |
| NORTHWEST FLORIDA BALLET ACADEMIE Fort Walton Beach | 2.4 mi | 6.5 |
| ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Walton Beach | 2.4 mi | 5.0 |
| KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Walton Beach | 3.2 mi | 6.9 |
| OKALOOSA TECHNICAL COLLEGE Fort Walton Beach | 3.6 mi | 4.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 32548 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,857
Median Home Value
$291,000
Median Rent
$1,281/mo
Population
23,209
College Educated
30.9%
Homeownership
57.3%
Avg Commute
23.9 min
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Median Age
39.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Silver Sands-excep. Children
What grades does Silver Sands-excep. Children serve?
Silver Sands-excep. Children serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Silver Sands-excep. Children?
Silver Sands-excep. Children has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Sands-excep. Children?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Sands-excep. Children is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Silver Sands-excep. Children rank in FL?
Silver Sands-excep. Children ranks #2,534 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Silver Sands-excep. Children's MySchoolScout rating?
Silver Sands-excep. Children has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Silver Sands-excep. Children?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Sands-excep. Children has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Silver Sands-excep. Children a charter school?
No, Silver Sands-excep. Children is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Silver Sands-excep. Children a Title I school?
No, Silver Sands-excep. Children is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Sands-excep. Children?
66.0% of students at Silver Sands-excep. Children qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 66.0%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Okaloosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.9%
- Phone
- (850) 833-3364
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
Resources & Links
District
OKALOOSA- District Enrollment
- 32,426
- Schools in District
- 52
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,809
- District Rank
- #32 of 46
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