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Hawks Rise Elementary School

205 Meadow Ridge Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 800 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hawks Rise Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 800 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 10% in FL
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hawks Rise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Hawks Rise Elementary School's student population of 800 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
800 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar

School Rankings

Hawks Rise Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawks Rise Elementary School is 0.65, 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)
#245 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
79%
52%
81%
52%
75-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
12%
21%
White
55%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Hawks Rise Elementary School's ranking?
Hawks Rise Elementary School is ranked #245 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hawks Rise Elementary School often compared to?
Hawks Rise Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Killearn Lakes Elementary School, Gilchrist Elementary School, Desoto Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Hawks Rise Elementary School?
800 students attend Hawks Rise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hawks Rise Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawks Rise Elementary School?
Hawks Rise Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hawks Rise Elementary School offer ?
Hawks Rise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawks Rise Elementary School part of?
Hawks Rise Elementary School is part of Leon School District.
In what neighborhood is Hawks Rise Elementary School located?
Hawks Rise Elementary School is located in the Ox Bottom Manor neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 800 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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