Okeechobee Freshman Campus Elementary School (Closed 2015)

610 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 466 students in grades 9, Okeechobee Freshman Campus Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 71% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
466 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(12-13)
71%
58%
(12-13)
50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
56%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
(12-13)
<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Okeechobee Freshman Campus Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Okeechobee Freshman Campus Elementary School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Okeechobee Freshman Campus Elementary School?
466 students attend Okeechobee Freshman Campus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Okeechobee Freshman Campus Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okeechobee Freshman Campus Elementary School?
Okeechobee Freshman Campus Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Okeechobee Freshman Campus Elementary School offer ?
Okeechobee Freshman Campus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Okeechobee Freshman Campus Elementary School part of?
Okeechobee Freshman Campus Elementary School is part of Okeechobee School District.

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