Serving 41 students in grades Kindergarten-12, The Evelyn Hamblen Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Evelyn Hamblen Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Evelyn Hamblen Center's student population of 41 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
41 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The Evelyn Hamblen Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Evelyn Hamblen Center is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2789 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
17%
37%

Black
12%
21%

White
64%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Evelyn Hamblen Center's ranking?
The Evelyn Hamblen Center is ranked #2789 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend The Evelyn Hamblen Center?
41 students attend The Evelyn Hamblen Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of The Evelyn Hamblen Center students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Evelyn Hamblen Center?
The Evelyn Hamblen Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Evelyn Hamblen Center offer ?
The Evelyn Hamblen Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is The Evelyn Hamblen Center part of?
The Evelyn Hamblen Center is part of St. Johns School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - Student / Teacher Holiday
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day for Teachers - Teacher Planning Day
June 02, 2025 (Monday)
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