Okaloosa Stemm Center

379 Edge Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 359 students in grades 6-8, Okaloosa Stemm Center ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 1% in FL
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : 98% (Top 1%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Okaloosa Stemm Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Okaloosa Stemm Center's student population of 359 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

Okaloosa Stemm Center ranks within the top 1% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Okaloosa Stemm Center is 0.53, 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)
#3 out of 3704 schools
(Top 1%)
≥99%
52%
98%
52%
90-94%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
4%
21%
White
66%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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 Okaloosa Stemm Center's ranking?
Okaloosa Stemm Center is ranked #3 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Okaloosa Stemm Center often compared to?
Okaloosa Stemm Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Pine View School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 98% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Okaloosa Stemm Center?
359 students attend Okaloosa Stemm Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Okaloosa Stemm Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okaloosa Stemm Center?
Okaloosa Stemm Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Okaloosa Stemm Center offer ?
Okaloosa Stemm Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Okaloosa Stemm Center part of?
Okaloosa Stemm Center is part of Okaloosa School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : 98% (Top 1%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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