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Okaloosa Stemm Center vs. C. W. Ruckel Middle School

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School Overview

School
Okaloosa Stemm Center
379 Edge Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
C. W. Ruckel Middle School
201 Partin Dr N
Niceville, FL 32578
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
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).
Serving 1,054 students in grades 6-8, C. W. Ruckel Middle 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 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
359 students
1,054 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Okaloosa Stemm Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at C. W. Ruckel Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Okaloosa Stemm Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at C. W. Ruckel Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Okaloosa Stemm Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at C. W. Ruckel Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Okaloosa Stemm Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Okaloosa School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at C. W. Ruckel Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Okaloosa School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 1%)
#384 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Okaloosa Stemm Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of C. W. Ruckel Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in FL)
83%
(Top 5% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Okaloosa Stemm Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Okaloosa School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at C. W. Ruckel Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Okaloosa School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
98%
(Top 1% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Okaloosa Stemm Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Okaloosa School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at C. W. Ruckel Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Okaloosa School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 1% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Okaloosa Stemm Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Okaloosa School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at C. W. Ruckel Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Okaloosa School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Okaloosa Stemm Center by grade.
This chart displays the students of C. W. Ruckel Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
52
-
Grade 6 Students
117
324
Grade 7 Students
108
368
Grade 8 Students
82
362

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Okaloosa Stemm Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Okaloosa School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at C. W. Ruckel Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Okaloosa School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Okaloosa Stemm Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Okaloosa School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at C. W. Ruckel Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Okaloosa School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Okaloosa Stemm Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Okaloosa School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at C. W. Ruckel Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Okaloosa School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
66%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Okaloosa Stemm Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Okaloosa School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at C. W. Ruckel Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Okaloosa School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Okaloosa Stemm Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Okaloosa School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at C. W. Ruckel Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Okaloosa School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Okaloosa Stemm Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Okaloosa School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of C. W. Ruckel Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Okaloosa School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Okaloosa Stemm Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Okaloosa School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at C. W. Ruckel Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Okaloosa School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Okaloosa Stemm Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Okaloosa School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at C. W. Ruckel Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Okaloosa School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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