C. W. Ruckel Middle School

201 Partin Dr N
Niceville, FL 32578
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,146 students in grades 6-8, C. W. Ruckel Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 1,146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10% in FL
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

C. W. Ruckel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

C. W. Ruckel Middle School's student population of 1,146 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,146 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

C. W. Ruckel Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C. W. Ruckel Middle School is 0.36, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (FL)
#307 out of 3655 schools
(Top 10%)
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81%
48%
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71%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
36%
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Black
3%
21%
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White
79%
36%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
4%
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0.36
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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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 C. W. Ruckel Middle School's ranking?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School is ranked #307 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are C. W. Ruckel Middle School often compared to?
C. W. Ruckel Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Okaloosa Stemm Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend C. W. Ruckel Middle School?
1,146 students attend C. W. Ruckel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of C. W. Ruckel Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C. W. Ruckel Middle School?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does C. W. Ruckel Middle School offer ?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is C. W. Ruckel Middle School part of?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School is part of Okaloosa School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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