- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Hidden Oaks Middle School grew from 940 students in 2022-23 to 995 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 120129000834 · Palm City, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
920 enr · 17.4:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin County High School (2,055 students)
Hidden Oaks Middle School grew from 940 students in 2022-23 to 995 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hidden Oaks Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin County
Martin County High School
2,055 students
- South Fork Hig
South Fork High School
1,775 students
- Jensen Beach H
Jensen Beach High School
1,722 students
- Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast Classical Academy
1,082 students
- This school
Hidden Oaks Middle School
920 students
- Dr. David L. A
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
911 students
What this shows Hidden Oaks Middle School reports 920 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hidden Oaks Middle School compares
Hidden Oaks Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,831
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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.
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
District finance for Martin reports $12,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~920 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 940 (2022-23) → 995 (2023-24), up 55.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.