Serving 106 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Silver Sands-excep. Children 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver Sands-excep. Children ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Silver Sands-excep. Children's student population of 106 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Seahorses
School Rankings
Silver Sands-excep. Children ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Sands-excep. Children is 0.63, 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
#3344 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
18%
37%
Black
17%
21%
White
56%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Silver Sands-excep. Children's ranking?
Silver Sands-excep. Children is ranked #3344 out of 3,662 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Silver Sands-excep. Children?
The graduation rate of Silver Sands-excep. Children is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Silver Sands-excep. Children?
106 students attend Silver Sands-excep. Children.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Silver Sands-excep. Children students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Silver Sands-excep. Children?
Silver Sands-excep. Children has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Silver Sands-excep. Children offer ?
Silver Sands-excep. Children offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Silver Sands-excep. Children part of?
Silver Sands-excep. Children is part of Okaloosa School District.
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