Oak Hammock Middle School

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Oak Hammock Middle School ranks 896 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Oak Hammock Middle School is a public middle school in Fort Myers, Florida, serving 1,563 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Lee District, which is ranked 50 out of 68 districts in the state and rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Oak Hammock has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (68.52%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 35-56% Hispanic. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 31.1% to 45.8% over the past few years, notably higher than the 28.9% to 46.5% range of nearby schools. Oak Hammock's test scores are generally lower than the Lee District and Florida state averages, with only 31-51% of students proficient in FAST English Language Arts and Math, compared to 46-61% for the district and 47-56% for the state. Additionally, Oak Hammock has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.17% to 60.09%, higher than the 39.31% to 66.99% range of surrounding schools.

Oak Hammock's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 545 out of 999 Florida middle schools in 2013-2014 to 896 out of 1,196 in 2023-2024, suggesting its performance is not keeping pace with other middle schools in the state. While Oak Hammock shares the same district and rating as the nearby schools, its performance on key metrics, such as test scores and chronic absenteeism, is generally lower. The high percentage of Hispanic students and students receiving free/reduced lunch at Oak Hammock may contribute to the school's lower performance, but the data also indicates that the school has strengths in certain subject areas, such as Algebra 1 and Civics, that could be leveraged to improve overall outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

5321 Tice St
Fort Myers, FL 33905

(239) 693-0469

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
896^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,910

Students who attend Oak Hammock Middle School usually attend:

High:	Dunbar High School
	East Lee County High School
	Lehigh Senior High School
	Riverdale High School

Feeder schools for Oak Hammock Middle School:

Elementary:	Bayshore Elementary School
	Edgewood Academy
	G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School
	Gateway Elementary School
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	Harns Marsh Elementary School
	James Stephens Elementary School
	Lehigh Elementary School
	Manatee Elementary School
	Mirror Lakes Elementary School
	Orange River Elementary School
	River Hall Elementary School
	Sunshine Elementary School
	The Alva School
	Tice Elementary School
	Tortuga Preserve Elementary School
	Treeline Elementary School
	Veterans Park Academy For The Arts

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 1,563

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.5%

White:

18.2%

African American:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oak Hammock Middle School ranks worse than 74.9% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 15^th among 17 ranked middle schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.67. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Oak Hammock Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Lee School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.5%), White (18.2%), African American (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oak Hammock Middle School is 18.7, which is the 4^th best among 17 middle schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Oak Hammock Middle School employs 83.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Hammock Middle School is $9,910. 11 middle schools in the Lee School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Oak Hammock Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Hammock Middle School 896^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Oak Hammock Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lee:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee 50^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oak Hammock Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	22.07	675^th	839	19.5%
2011	32.76	633^rd	891	29.0%
2012	27.63	662^nd	897	26.2%
2013	43.23	566^th	956	40.8%
2014	46.15	545^th	999	45.4%
2016	26.35	752^nd	997	24.6%
2017	25.90	777^th	1031	24.6%
2018	26.99	769^th	1035	25.7%
2019	29.88	801^st	1099	27.1%
2021	36.27	730^th	1136	35.7%
2022	33.88	755^th	1148	34.2%
2023	29.36	850^th	1177	27.8%
2024	27.67	896^th	1196	25.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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50%

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by a principal
Tuesday, November 3, 2020

OHMS is a great fine and performing arts school and they have added the middle years IB program. The staff is top notch and really care about their students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Oak Hammock Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	352	165	8	233	1	n/a	n/a	30	789
2010	446	224	17	384	2	n/a	n/a	25	1098
2011	439	261	18	474	3	1	25	0	1221
2012	411	249	16	561	2	0	28	0	1267
2013	334	179	12	512	2	0	19	0	1058
2014	323	198	9	558	1	0	11	0	1100
2015	330	186	9	634	1	0	23	0	1183
2016	276	151	9	705	1	0	22	0	1164
2017	288	168	14	821	3	0	32	0	1326
2018	276	170	9	911	2	0	29	0	1397
2019	281	162	10	1017	3	0	32	0	1505
2020	263	165	9	1093	2	1	31	0	1564
2021	251	143	10	1044	3	0	25	0	1476
2022	293	144	11	1048	0	1	39	0	1536
2023	284	153	13	1071	0	1	41	0	1563

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oak Hammock Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	789	41.5	19.2	68
2010	1098	62.0	17.7	78
2011	1221	66.8	18.2	76.8
2012	1267	71.9	17.6	81.8
2013	1058	69.0	15.3	82.4
2014	1100	70.0	15.7	85.5
2015	1183	76.0	15.5	82.8
2016	1164	74.0	15.7	68.5
2017	1326	80.0	16.5	65.7
2018	1397	88.0	15.8	69.1
2019	1505	86.8	17.3	59.8
2020	1564	91.8	17.0	61.1
2021	1476	89.3	16.5	60.1
2022	1536	84.9	18.0	57.6
2023	1563	83.2	18.7	56.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oak Hammock Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	789	41.5	19.2	68
2010	1098	62.0	17.7	78
2011	1221	66.8	18.2	76.8
2012	1267	71.9	17.6	81.8
2013	1058	69.0	15.3	82.4
2014	1100	70.0	15.7	85.5
2015	1183	76.0	15.5	82.8
2016	1164	74.0	15.7	68.5
2017	1326	80.0	16.5	65.7
2018	1397	88.0	15.8	69.1
2019	1505	86.8	17.3	59.8
2020	1564	91.8	17.0	61.1
2021	1476	89.3	16.5	60.1
2022	1536	84.9	18.0	57.6
2023	1563	83.2	18.7	56.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oak Hammock Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,539 (19.3%)	$6,433 (80.7%)	$7,972
2019	$1,595 (19.4%)	$6,616 (80.6%)	$8,211
2020	$1,580 (19.2%)	$6,629 (80.8%)	$8,208
2021	$1,556 (18.1%)	$7,030 (81.9%)	$8,586
2022	$2,491 (25.9%)	$7,112 (74.1%)	$9,603
2023	$2,840 (28.7%)	$7,070 (71.3%)	$9,910

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Hammock Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 801^st of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 850^th of 1177 Middle schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Hammock Middle School)	36	37	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	52	49	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oak Hammock Middle School)	53	34	19%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	47	33	14%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Hammock Middle School)	32	36	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	51	46	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oak Hammock Middle School)	28	33	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	57	43	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Hammock Middle School)	41	41
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	57	47	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oak Hammock Middle School)	53	45	8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	60	49	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Oak Hammock Middle School)	27	36	9%
8th Grade Science (Lee)	46	43	3%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Oak Hammock Middle School)	44	39	5%
End of Course Civics (Lee)	67	60	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Oak Hammock Middle School)	96	75	21%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lee)	60	48	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1505	1563	3.9%
African American	162	153	5.6%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	10	13	30%
Hispanic	1017	1071	5.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	281	284	1.1%
Two or More Races	32	41	28.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.8%	56.2%	3.6%

Schools Near Oak Hammock Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oak Hammock Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	5321 Tice St	Fort Myers	33905	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(239) 693-0469	1,563	83	18.7	56.2%	284 (18.2%)	153 (9.8%)	1,071 (68.5%)	13 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (2.6%)	27.7	896^th of 1196 public middle schools	25.1%		29.4	850^th of 1177 public middle schools	27.8%	46	42.0	31.0	31.0	51.0	20.0	51.0	28.0	79.0		40.0	$9,910	$2,840	$7,070
Varsity Lakes Middle School	Public	6-8	801 Gunnery Rd N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 694-3464	1,307	65	20.1	61.7%	151 (11.6%)	341 (26.1%)	758 (58.0%)	14 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	40 (3.1%)	26.5	907^th of 1196 public middle schools	24.2%		27.4	877^th of 1177 public middle schools	25.5%	30	36.0	36.0	36.0	35.0	22.0	52.0	30.0	74.0		48.0	$10,751	$3,006	$7,746
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School	Public	6-8	4750 Winkler Avenue Ext	Fort Myers	33966	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 334-1357	1,007	50	20.2	50.5%	243 (24.1%)	312 (31.0%)	362 (35.9%)	42 (4.2%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (4.4%)	30.1	863^rd of 1196 public middle schools	27.8%		45.2	630^th of 1177 public middle schools	46.5%	233	40.0	42.0	41.0	33.0	10.0	52.0	30.0	83.0	100.0	57.0	$9,326	$1,732	$7,594
Fort Myers Middle Academy	Public	6-8	3050 Central Ave	Fort Myers	33901	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 936-1759	687	36	19.2	67.0%	64 (9.3%)	324 (47.2%)	276 (40.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.9%)	19.3	1007^th of 1196 public middle schools	15.8%		13.8	1052^nd of 1177 public middle schools	10.6%	45	30.0	32.0	34.0	31.0	24.0	41.0	23.0	78.0		44.0	$12,527	$3,521	$9,006
Harns Marsh Middle School	Public	6-8	1820 Unice Ave N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 690-2025	1,422	72	19.7	59.9%	173 (12.2%)	289 (20.3%)	904 (63.6%)	20 (1.4%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (2.3%)	33.8	810^th of 1196 public middle schools	32.3%		35.5	765^th of 1177 public middle schools	35.0%	45	34.0	32.0	41.0	41.0	18.0	58.0	41.0	75.0		51.0	$9,803	$2,638	$7,165
Caloosa Middle School	Public	6-8	610 Del Prado Blvd S	Cape Coral	33990	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 574-3232	935	49	19.0	56.6%	381 (40.7%)	93 (9.9%)	418 (44.7%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.5%)	38.2	745^th of 1196 public middle schools	37.7%		42.3	672^nd of 1177 public middle schools	42.9%	73	41.0	41.0	44.0	50.0	31.0	56.0	37.0	83.0		59.0	$11,136	$2,434	$8,702
Diplomat Middle School	Public	6-8	1039 NE 16th Ter	Cape Coral	33909	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 574-5257	912	46	19.8	50.1%	368 (40.4%)	70 (7.7%)	423 (46.4%)	16 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.7%)	54.8	516^th of 1196 public middle schools	56.9%		50.5	556^th of 1177 public middle schools	52.8%	40	61.0	54.0	55.0	56.0	26.0	61.0	42.0	83.0		67.0	$12,553	$1,860	$10,692
Lehigh Acres Middle School	Public	6-8	651 Sunrise Blvd.	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 369-6108	1,356	67	20.3	64.0%	200 (14.7%)	330 (24.3%)	764 (56.3%)	12 (0.9%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (3.3%)	30.7	857^th of 1196 public middle schools	28.3%		29.7	847^th of 1177 public middle schools	28.0%	10	38.0	40.0	41.0	48.0	20.0	51.0	30.0	66.0		48.0	$10,394	$2,957	$7,438
Lemuel Teal Middle School	Public	6-8	104 Arthur Ave	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(239) 303-5990	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	34.0	27.0	18.0	41.0	18.0	31.0	14.0	47.0		36.0
Cypress Lake Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	8901 Cypress Lake Dr	Fort Myers	33919	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	No	(239) 481-1533	781	42	18.6	39.3%	359 (46.0%)	77 (9.9%)	295 (37.8%)	13 (1.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.4%)	70.9	321^st of 1196 public middle schools	73.2%		64	391^st of 1177 public middle schools	66.8%	70	64.0	60.0	60.0	72.0	23.0	74.0	58.0	94.0		74.0	$12,810	$2,273	$10,536

Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Hammock Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Oak Hammock Middle School?

Students at Oak Hammock Middle School are 69% Hispanic, 18% White, 10% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Oak Hammock Middle School in?

Lee

How many students attend Oak Hammock Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,563 students attended Oak Hammock Middle School.

Is Oak Hammock Middle School a good school?

Oak Hammock Middle School ranks 896^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Oak Hammock Middle School attend?

Students who attend Oak Hammock Middle School usually go on to attend Dunbar High School

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