Serving 684 students in grades 6-8, Osceola Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 684 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Osceola Middle School's student population of 684 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
684 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Osceola Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Osceola Middle School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2037 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
42%
36%
Black
7%
21%
White
45%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Osceola Middle School's ranking?
Osceola Middle School is ranked #2037 out of 3,655 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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Osceola Middle School?
684 students attend Osceola Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Osceola Middle School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Osceola Middle School?
Osceola Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Osceola Middle School offer ?
Osceola Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Osceola Middle School part of?
Osceola Middle School is part of Okeechobee School District.
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