Enrollment
920
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palm City, FL
Hidden Oaks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hidden Oaks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120129000834
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hidden Oaks Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Palm City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hidden Oaks Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Oaks Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Palm City, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hidden Oaks Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hidden Oaks Middle School
Hidden Oaks Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Palm City, Florida, enrolling 920 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.1% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 920 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 385 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Martin also operates Martin County High School (2,055 students) and South Fork High School (1,775 students) alongside Hidden Oaks Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hidden Oaks Middle School compares
Hidden Oaks Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 63% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 920 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
920
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 59% in Florida - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,820
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Hidden Oaks Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martin, which includes Hidden Oaks Middle School.
$11,820
Per student
+6%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.1%
State 15.1%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hidden Oaks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fork High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jensen Beach High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast Classical Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hidden Oaks Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,722
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~920 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hidden Oaks Middle School
How many students attend Hidden Oaks Middle School?
Hidden Oaks Middle School has 920 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palm City, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Oaks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Oaks Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hidden Oaks Middle School?
19.1% of students at Hidden Oaks Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hidden Oaks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hidden Oaks Middle School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Palm City, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hidden Oaks Middle School?
Hidden Oaks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hidden Oaks Middle School rank among public schools in Palm City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Oaks Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Palm City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Palm City on the city page.
Is Hidden Oaks Middle School a good school?
Hidden Oaks Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Martin?
Besides Hidden Oaks Middle School, Martin also operates Martin County High School (2,055 students), South Fork High School (1,775 students), and Jensen Beach High School (1,722 students). See the Martin district page for the complete list.
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