Below Average
#3232 of 3,778 schools in FL
The Evelyn Hamblen Center
School · St. Johns · St. Augustine, FL
A St. Johns school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 CHRISTOPHER ST, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at The Evelyn Hamblen Center score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 10% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Evelyn Hamblen Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,965
Median home value
$295,000
Median rent
$1,534/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32084; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Ark Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 1.8 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| St. Johns Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Beacon of Hope Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Johns
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #41 of 46
- District spending per student
- $9,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Evelyn Hamblen Center is listed in ST. JOHNS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Evelyn Hamblen Center
The Evelyn Hamblen Center is a public school in St. Augustine, FL, part of St. Johns, serving approximately 41 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,232 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 41
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- St. Johns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.9%
- Phone
- (904) 547-8560
- Area population (ZIP 32084)
- 36,998
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 32084; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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