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Hidden Oaks Middle School

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Hidden Oaks Middle School ranks 219 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

219^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 82% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Hidden Oaks Middle School in Palm City, FL, is a high-performing public school serving 920 students in grades 6-8 within the Martin County School District, and it consistently ranks among the top 20% of middle schools in Florida.

Hidden Oaks stands out dramatically from nearby schools in academic performance. It ranks in the 82nd percentile statewide, while the next closest competitor, Stuart Middle School, ranks only in the 50th percentile. Other nearby schools like Indiantown Middle School, Murray Middle School, and Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School all rank in the bottom 35th percentile or lower. In English Language Arts, Hidden Oaks students achieve proficiency rates of 75-79%, which is 15-30 percentage points higher than the next best nearby school. The school also excels in advanced coursework, with 85% proficiency in Algebra 1, 100% in Geometry, and 96% in Biology—all far exceeding district and state averages. Additionally, only 23.8% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a much lower rate than nearby schools where that figure often exceeds 60%.

An interesting finding is the "8th grade math anomaly": only 24% of 8th graders score proficient on the grade-level math test, which is below the state average. However, this is because the top math students take advanced courses like Algebra 1 and Geometry, where they achieve near-perfect scores. Chronic absenteeism at Hidden Oaks is also notably low at 18.8%, compared to the district average of 27.3% and rates exceeding 30% at many nearby schools. While the school spends $11,832 per student—less than several lower-performing peers—its strong results reflect a focused and supportive learning environment. For families in Palm City, Hidden Oaks is clearly the premier choice, offering an exceptional education that is dramatically different from other middle schools in the region.

920

Students ?

18.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,832

Per pupil spending ?

23.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2801 SW Martin Hwy
Palm City, FL 34990

(772) 219-1655

District: Martin

Students who attend Hidden Oaks Middle School usually attend:

High:

South Fork High School

Feeder schools for Hidden Oaks Middle School:

Elementary:	Bessey Creek Elementary School
	Citrus Grove Elementary
	Palm City Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.4%

Hispanic:

13.9%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 91st percentile in 2016 → 82nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (78% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Florida middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Martin

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school78%

District avg63%

Florida avg62%

219^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 9% (2016) to top 18% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5Middle Schools in the Martin

35^th of 70Martin among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	77.5	219 of 1216	82.0%	★★★★☆
2025	73.4	287 of 1205	76.2%	★★★★☆
2024	77.6	231 of 1196	80.7%	★★★★☆
2023	82.0	174 of 1177	85.2%	★★★★☆
2022	84.6	146 of 1148	87.3%	★★★★☆
2021	89.0	90 of 1136	92.1%	★★★★★
2019	89.0	93 of 1099	91.5%	★★★★★
2018	90.0	91 of 1035	91.2%	★★★★★
2017	87.2	117 of 1031	88.7%	★★★★☆
2016	88.2	91 of 997	90.9%	★★★★★
2014	83.4	130 of 999	87.0%	★★★★☆
2013	83.5	124 of 956	87.0%	★★★★☆
2012	88.4	76 of 897	91.5%	★★★★★
2011	87.9	73 of 891	91.8%	★★★★★
2010	88.7	56 of 839	93.3%	★★★★★
2009	91.1	40 of 780	94.9%	★★★★★
2008	90.2	48 of 740	93.5%	★★★★★
2007	92.7	34 of 736	95.4%	★★★★★
2006	89.8	53 of 675	92.1%	★★★★★
2005	92.3	30 of 602	95.0%	★★★★★
2004	90.9	30 of 593	94.9%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Biology 196%+22 vs state

Civics91%+14 vs state

Algebra 185%+22 vs state

English Language Arts77%+15 vs state

Math76%+17 vs state

Science63%+11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hidden Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	2801 SW Martin Hwy	Palm City	34990	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1655	920	49	18.7	23.8%	721 (78.4%)	16 (1.7%)	128 (13.9%)	26 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	27 (2.9%)	77.5	219^th of 1216 public middle schools	82.0%		73.4	287^th of 1205 public middle schools	76.2%	68	79.0	76.0	75.0	72.0	90.0	24.0	63.0	85.0	100.0	96.0	91.0	$11,832	$405	$11,427
Stuart Middle School	Public	6-8	575 SE Georgia Ave	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1685	777	39	19.9	47.2%	454 (58.4%)	80 (10.3%)	179 (23.0%)	21 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	39 (5.0%)	50.4	612^th of 1216 public middle schools	49.7%		56.5	503^rd of 1205 public middle schools	58.3%	109	57.0	63.0	59.0	53.0	76.0	35.0	47.0	86.0	96.0	100.0	87.0	$11,434	$443	$10,991
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School	Public	6-8	7000 SE Atlantic Ridge Dr	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 221-7100	911	49	18.5	62.5%	291 (31.9%)	45 (4.9%)	517 (56.8%)	22 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.8%)	34.2	857^th of 1216 public middle schools	29.5%		39.5	752^nd of 1205 public middle schools	37.6%	105	49.0	61.0	46.0	41.0	68.0	18.0	33.0	90.0	100.0	96.0	73.0	$12,273	$1,204	$11,069
Murray Middle School	Public	6-8	4400 SE Murray St	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1670	564	33	17.0	65.2%	258 (45.7%)	64 (11.3%)	220 (39.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.2%)	28.7	929^th of 1216 public middle schools	23.6%		34.9	820^th of 1205 public middle schools	32.0%	109	52.0	46.0	46.0	37.0	63.0	28.0	34.0	67.0	100.0	100.0	78.0	$14,817	$1,407	$13,410
Southport Middle School	Public	6-8	2420 SE Morningside Blvd	Port St Lucie	34952	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 337-5900	872	45	19.3	63.9%	293 (33.6%)	221 (25.3%)	287 (32.9%)	19 (2.2%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (5.4%)	53.8	560^th of 1216 public middle schools	53.9%		52.6	555^th of 1205 public middle schools	53.9%	5	59.0	63.0	59.0	62.0	40.0	72.0	52.0	85.0	96.0		80.0	$11,243	$884	$10,359
Southern Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	5500 NE Saint James Dr	Port St Lucie	34983	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 785-5640	833	43	19.3	65.7%	197 (23.6%)	299 (35.9%)	284 (34.1%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	45 (5.4%)	38.5	799^th of 1216 public middle schools	34.3%		27.7	914^th of 1205 public middle schools	24.1%	115	56.0	54.0	49.0	42.0	39.0	61.0	46.0	81.0	100.0		69.0	$10,639	$896	$9,744
Indiantown Middle School	Public	6-8	16303 SW Farm Rd	Indiantown	34956	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 597-2146	446	27	16.5	66.1%	20 (4.5%)	40 (9.0%)	382 (85.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	32.2	884^th of 1216 public middle schools	27.3%		32.9	849^th of 1205 public middle schools	29.5%	35	42.0	50.0	47.0	63.0	69.0	38.0	27.0	96.0		95.0	79.0	$16,286	$1,604	$14,682
Forest Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	3201 S 25th St	Fort Pierce	34981	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5885	855	44	19.4	62.0%	157 (18.4%)	347 (40.6%)	316 (37.0%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.0%)	38.2	807^th of 1216 public middle schools	33.6%		30.1	887^th of 1205 public middle schools	26.4%	80	52.0	54.0	52.0	27.0	15.0	63.0	53.0	86.0	98.0		75.0	$11,072	$1,138	$9,935
Dan McCarty Middle School	Public	6-8	1201 Mississippi Ave	Fort Pierce	34950	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5700	657	42	15.6	68.2%	58 (8.8%)	365 (55.6%)	206 (31.4%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.3%)	30.1	913^th of 1216 public middle schools	24.9%		36.8	794^th of 1205 public middle schools	34.1%	119	45.0	53.0	46.0	43.0	23.0	53.0	42.0	70.0			66.0	$14,127	$1,440	$12,688

Frequently Asked Questions about Hidden Oaks Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Hidden Oaks Middle School?

Students at Hidden Oaks Middle School are 78% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

How many students attend Hidden Oaks Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 920 students attended Hidden Oaks Middle School.

Is Hidden Oaks Middle School a good school?

Hidden Oaks Middle School ranks 219^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Hidden Oaks Middle School attend?

Students who attend Hidden Oaks Middle School usually go on to attend South Fork High School

What district is Hidden Oaks Middle School in?

Martin

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