Hobe Sound Elementary School

Hobe Sound Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
11555 SE Gomez Ave,  Hobe Sound, FL
Martin County School District
5.0
459 Students
B
Niche Grade
Hobe Sound Elementary School lies on the south side of the community and serves pre-k to fifth-grade students. With public transportation and a convenient location, it’s easy for students to get to and from school on a daily basis. Ideal class sizes allow teachers to provide hands-on instruction while fostering an environment rich in peer leadership opportunities. Students enhance their social skills through experiences like recess on one of the large playgrounds and peer mentor programs. In addition to core classes, students attend exploratory courses like music, physical education, art, and computer to gain knowledge in other subjects while realizing new passions. These additional courses offer yearly events like music performances, art shows, and field day, exciting students to learn and put their best foot forward. Community partnerships and stakeholders help the school host events like STEM night, parent fun night, book fairs, the Spring dance, and more. These happenings encourage parents to connect with teachers while supporting their children. The school boasts average or slightly below-average test scores and pushes students to reach their full academic potential. With a history of providing a well-rounded educational experience, Hobe Sound Elementary School maintains a strong reputation around the community.

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Diane Memmer-novak
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
50%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
21%
State Average
22%
Science
19%
State Average
26%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
494:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
56.9%
Hispanic
29.6%
Black
9.2%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/20/2014
Very happy with our transition to HSE. My son's teachers are fabulous and administration is top notch. Even though it's only been a few months, my son has many new friends and his teachers know him. Communication is great!
5.0 other
10/8/2013
Hobe Sound Elementary School is a wonderful, holistic, educationally sound caring community of talented, hard-working professionals. I have had the pleasure of being a substitute teacher in this facility several times and find its staff truly dedicated to delivering the best instructional practices...
5.0 parent
2/4/2011
This school has strong leadership, great curriculum, great teachers and great incentives for kids; such as, NEST cards that they can trade in for a reward. There are awards and ceremeny given out every quarter for honor roll students; the principal has a special breakfast for straight A students. At...
5.0 parent
11/17/2010
The administration is stellar. Hobe Sound Elementary is lucky to have Mrs. Gibbons and Mr. Gore as principal and vice-principal. I was skeptical coming from a private school, but the school has challenges and meets them head on and all issues are addressed and handled well. Teachers are very respons...

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