Hawkes Bluff Elementary School

5900 Sw 160th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 722 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hawkes Bluff Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 722 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 10% in FL
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hawkes Bluff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Hawkes Bluff Elementary School's student population of 722 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
722 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Hawkes Bluff Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawkes Bluff Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#273 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hawkes Bluff Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hawkes Bluff Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawkes Bluff Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hawkes Bluff Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
54%
37%
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Black
8%
21%
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White
29%
35%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Hawkes Bluff Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hawkes Bluff Elementary School's ranking?
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School is ranked #273 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hawkes Bluff Elementary School often compared to?
Hawkes Bluff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Everglades Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Hawkes Bluff Elementary School?
722 students attend Hawkes Bluff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hawkes Bluff Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawkes Bluff Elementary School?
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hawkes Bluff Elementary School offer ?
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hawkes Bluff Elementary School part of?
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School is part of Broward School District.

School Calendar

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Schools Closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
December 27, 2024 (Friday)
Schools Closed
December 30, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 722 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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