Oak Hammock Middle School

What Oak Hammock Middle School does

Oak Hammock Middle School is a public magnet middle school located at 5321 Tice Street in Fort Myers, Florida, operating as part of the School District of Lee County and serving students in grades 6-8. The school is designated as a Title I school under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, serving economically disadvantaged populations, and operates within MS Proximity Zone JJ. Its core differentiator is the Center for the Arts magnet program, which offers nine specialized arts disciplines including band, orchestra, dance, theatre, visual art, photography, culinary arts, TV/film production, music production, and Latin Jazz, alongside a standard academic curriculum and the AVID (Advanced Via Individual Determination) college-readiness elective. The school also provides athletics (cross country, basketball, volleyball, soccer, track and field, tennis, golf), after-school clubs and tutoring, and the Osprey Nest before/after school childcare program. Technology infrastructure includes a 1:1 Chromebook initiative for all students, the Follett Destiny Discover media management system, the LaunchPad student portal, and standard district integrations (FOCUS gradebook, SchoolCash payments, MealViewer, FortifyFL safety reporting, Where's the Bus tracking).

The school's revenue model is entirely government-funded through Lee County School District appropriations and Florida state education funding tied to enrollment, supplemented by minor fee-based income from the Osprey Nest before/after care program ($5/day plus $10 registration), athletic physicals ($20), and other ancillary fees. Leadership consists of Principal David Howdyshell and three assistant principals (Carl Falk for Curriculum; Dennis Quisenberry III and Jinellie Morales for Student Affairs, split alphabetically). Higher-education partnerships with Florida Gulf Coast University and Florida SouthWestern State College supply tutors for the AVID program serving 233 students. The school does not operate as a commercial enterprise, has no private equity or venture capital involvement, and generates no commercial revenue; it serves its student and family customer base through geographic zone enrollment and a competitive magnet arts application/audition process.

Name

Oak Hammock Middle School

Legal name

Oak Hammock Middle School

Website

https://ohm.leeschools.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oak Hammock Middle School is a public Title I magnet middle school in Fort Myers, Florida, serving grades 6-8 within the Lee County School District through its Center for the Arts magnet program, AVID college-readiness track, and standard academic curriculum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Middle School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• Public middle school
• Magnet arts education
• College readiness program
• Before after care
• Athletic extracurricular programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded through Lee County School District and Florida state education funding based on enrollment

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oak Hammock Middle School is a public Magnet School for the Arts serving grades 6–8 in Fort Myers, Florida, within the School District of Lee County. It delivers a standard middle school academic curriculum alongside a specialized nine-discipline Center for the Arts magnet program, the AVID college-readiness elective, athletics, after-school clubs, the Osprey Nest before/after-school childcare program, and a 1:1 Chromebook digital learning initiative supported by Title I funding.

Product overview

Oak Hammock Middle School is a public middle school in Fort Myers, Florida and a Magnet School for the Arts. The school offers a comprehensive educational portfolio centered on its core Center for the Arts magnet program, complemented by the AVID college-readiness program and standard electives including Computer Applications, Introduction to Marketing, Physical Education, and Spanish. The arts program encompasses Band/Orchestra, Culinary Arts, Dance, Latin Jazz, TV/Film/Music Production, Photography, Theatre/Musical Theatre, and Visual Art. The school also provides athletics (Cross Country, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Track and Field, Tennis, Golf), after-school clubs and tutoring, the Osprey Nest before/after school childcare program, and a Media Center with digital library resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Center for the Arts Magnet Program A Magnet School for the Arts offering innovative arts classes alongside rigorous academic curriculum. Courses include dance, art, band, orchestra, chorus, theatre, television production, film production, and music production, serving middle school students seeking arts specialization.
• AVID (Advanced Via Individual Determination) Elective An elective class designed to prepare students for college, emphasizing writing, critical thinking, teamwork, organization, and reading skills, with support from college tutors provided through FGCU and FSW partnerships. Currently serving 233 students.
• Band/Orchestra Program Instrumental music program with three ensemble levels (Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced) focusing on fundamentals of instrumental technique, music theory, and music reading.
• Culinary Arts Course immersing students in the art and science of cooking, emphasizing foundational kitchen skills, food safety, teamwork, knife skills, and recipe development.
• Dance Program Dance program training students in various dance styles including tap, jazz, hip-hop, ballet, pointe, modern, lyrical, and contemporary.
• Latin Jazz Band Latin Jazz Band including piano, bass, drum set, congas, timbales, bongos, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola, and vocalists.
• TV/Film/Music Production Programs teaching television and film acting and producing, including music production with music production software and film production from script to screen.
• Photography Program Photography program teaching different functions of digital cameras and dark room techniques for developing pictures.
• Theatre/Musical Theatre (Chorus) Theatre program designed to encourage imagination and artistic expression, training students in fundamentals of theatre including acting, dance, movement, directing, script analysis, and playwriting.
• Visual Art Visual arts program including Visual Arts 1, Visual Arts 2, and 2-D and 3-D Studio Art, developing understanding of elements and principles of design using various media.
• Computer Applications Elective Instruction in intermediate keyboarding, word processing, electronic presentation, computer hardware, Internet, spreadsheet, and business applications skills.
• Introduction to Marketing Elective Course assisting students in making informed decisions regarding academic and occupational goals with exposure to careers in marketing, sales, and service.
• Spanish Language Elective Three-year middle school Spanish language course focusing on reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, with opportunity to earn high school credit upon passing the EOC in 8th grade.
• Athletics Program Athletic programs including Cross Country, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Track and Field, Tennis, and Golf, open to enrolled students.
• After-School Activities/Clubs and Tutoring After-school clubs and tutoring offered Monday through Wednesday from after school to 5:30 PM.
• Osprey Nest Before/After School Childcare Program Before care program operating from 6:30 AM to 9:15 AM and aftercare program from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM for students needing supervision. $5.00 per day plus $10.00 non-refundable registration fee; district employees receive 50% discount; $10 per 15 minutes late pickup charge after 6:00 PM.
• Media Center / Library Services School library providing access to print and digital resources through Follett Destiny Discover, including eBooks, audiobooks, and subscription databases.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFGCU provides tutors for AVID program students, supporting college-readiness initiatives
• Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFSW provides tutors for AVID program students, supporting college-readiness initiatives
• School District of Lee CountycoreOthersParent district providing governance, funding, and operational support; school operates under Lee County School Board policies
• Florida Department of EducationcoreOthersFederal Title I funding through ESEA/ESSA; accountability and standards oversight

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts: K–8 arts academy within the Lee County School District that offers a similar arts-focused magnet model. Comparable in arts programming, geographic catchment, and district oversight, though spans a broader K–8 grade range.
• Fort Myers Middle School: Public middle school in the Lee County School District located in Fort Myers. Comparable in district funding model, middle school programming, and high-poverty urban demographic context.
• Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School: Public middle school in the Lee County School District. Comparable in district oversight, grade range, and Title I considerations, with overlapping Fort Myers geographic catchment.
• Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts: Another middle school within the Lee County School District designated as a Center for the Arts magnet. Directly comparable in program structure, grade range (6–8), magnet focus, and student demographic, making it the closest peer for arts-magnet comparison.
• Lexington Middle School: Public middle school within the Lee County School District serving grades 6–8. Comparable in district oversight, funding model, and standard middle school programming, relevant as a non-magnet peer benchmark.
• Three Oaks Middle School: Public middle school within the Lee County School District serving grades 6–8. Comparable in operating model, funding, and district policies, with overlapping geographic catchment in the Fort Myers area.
• Caloosa Middle School: Standard public middle school in the Lee County School District serving grades 6–8. Comparable in operating context, funding model, and oversight, but without the arts magnet specialization.
• Veterans Park Academy for the Arts: Lee County K–8 arts academy with a magnet arts program parallel to Oak Hammock's Center for the Arts. Comparable in funding source, district structure, and arts-disciplinary breadth, serving as a direct competitor for magnet applicants.
• Cypress Lake Middle School: Public middle school in the Lee County School District offering standard middle school education. Comparable in district oversight, funding structure, and grade range, useful as a baseline non-magnet peer.

Broad incumbents

• Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School: Lee County elementary school with a creative and expressive arts focus. Comparable in arts emphasis and district context, though operating at the elementary level rather than middle school.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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