Below Average
#3232 of 3,778 schools in FL
The Evelyn Hamblen Center
School · ST. JOHNS
1 CHRISTOPHER ST, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Enrollment
41
Student-Teacher
3.4:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
41
Student-Teacher
3.4:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#3,232 of 3,778
In St. Augustine
#27 of 32
public schools
In district
#41 of 46
ST. JOHNS
Academic growth
7.3 / 10
Very Good
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The Evelyn Hamblen Center
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About The Evelyn Hamblen Center
The Evelyn Hamblen Center is a public school in St. Augustine, FL, part of ST. JOHNS.
The Evelyn Hamblen Center serves approximately 41 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio. The Evelyn Hamblen Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,232 of 3,778 schools in FL. Structured state assessment records for The Evelyn Hamblen Center show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- District avg 7.3
- FL avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 41 students, The Evelyn Hamblen Center 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.
Test scores at The Evelyn Hamblen Center sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 3.4:1 students to teachers, The Evelyn Hamblen Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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The Evelyn Hamblen Center — Students at The Evelyn Hamblen Center score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
65.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL EDFACTS (2020-21)
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: 7.3/10.
How The Evelyn Hamblen Center Compares
See how The Evelyn Hamblen Center 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
1 CHRISTOPHER ST, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Evelyn Hamblen Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. KETTERLINUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is OSCEOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CROOKSHANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Augustine, see our St. Augustine schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN St. Augustine | 0.0 mi | 4.0 |
| MOULTRIE MONTESSORI SCHOOL St. Augustine | 0.2 mi | — |
| ST GERARD CAMPUS INC St. Augustine | 0.8 mi | — |
| THE PIONEER SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| KETTERLINUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.0 mi | 9.1 |
| VICTORY PREPARATORY SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| CATHEDRAL PARISH SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.1 mi | 6.2 |
| OSCEOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.3 mi | 8.9 |
| JAMES A. WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.2 mi | 8.5 |
| CROOKSHANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.4 mi | 8.7 |
| ST. AUGUSTINE PUBLIC MONTESSORI SCHOOL (SAPMS) St. Augustine | 1.5 mi | 2.5 |
| R J MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.6 mi | 7.7 |
| DEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (FSDB) St. Augustine | 2.0 mi | 7.1 |
| DEAF MIDDLE SCHOOL (FSDB) St. Augustine | 2.0 mi | 7.0 |
| DEAF HIGH SCHOOL (FSDB) St. Augustine | 2.0 mi | 7.7 |
| BLIND PK-8 SCHOOL (FSDB) St. Augustine | 2.0 mi | 6.0 |
| BLIND HIGH SCHOOL (FSDB) St. Augustine | 2.0 mi | 8.3 |
| ARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY St. Augustine | 1.8 mi | — |
| SEBASTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Augustine | 2.2 mi | 8.0 |
| ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL St. Augustine | 2.7 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 32084 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,965
Median Home Value
$295,000
Median Rent
$1,534/mo
Population
36,998
College Educated
32.2%
Homeownership
65.3%
Avg Commute
23.5 min
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Median Age
43.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Evelyn Hamblen Center
What grades does The Evelyn Hamblen Center serve?
The Evelyn Hamblen Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend The Evelyn Hamblen Center?
The Evelyn Hamblen Center has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Evelyn Hamblen Center?
The student-teacher ratio at The Evelyn Hamblen Center is 3.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Evelyn Hamblen Center rank in FL?
The Evelyn Hamblen Center ranks #3,232 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is The Evelyn Hamblen Center's MySchoolScout rating?
The Evelyn Hamblen Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 The Evelyn Hamblen Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Evelyn Hamblen Center has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is The Evelyn Hamblen Center a charter school?
No, The Evelyn Hamblen Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Evelyn Hamblen Center a Title I school?
No, The Evelyn Hamblen Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Evelyn Hamblen Center?
65.9% of students at The Evelyn Hamblen Center 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 41
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 65.9%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- St. Johns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.9%
- Phone
- (904) 547-8560
Resources & Links
District
ST. JOHNS- District Enrollment
- 51,434
- Schools in District
- 55
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $9,990
- District Rank
- #41 of 46
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