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Silver Sands-excep. Children

349 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : <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:

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.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3344 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
52%
30-34%
52%
<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
0.63
≥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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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