Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School ranks in the top 20% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PEMAYETV EMAHAKV CHARTER "OUR WAY SCHOOL" serves the northeast part of Okeechobee, FL, covering an area of approximately 58.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School's student population of 299 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Total Classroom Teachers (21-22)
25 teachers
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Motto
Our School, Our Way
School Rankings
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School is 0.69, 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
#674 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
46%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
38%
Black
2%
21%
White
9%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
24%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.5%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School's ranking?
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School is ranked #674 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School?
299 students attend Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School students are American Indian, 24% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School offer ?
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School part of?
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School is part of Glades School District.
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