Serving 588 students in grades 6-8, Yearling Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Yearling Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Okeechobee, FL, covering approximately 686.9 square miles. Families may typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 32 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yearling Middle School's student population of 588 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Yearling Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yearling Middle School is 0.59, 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
#2517 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1992–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yearling Middle School's ranking?
Yearling Middle School is ranked #2517 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Yearling Middle School?
588 students attend Yearling Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Yearling Middle School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yearling Middle School?
Yearling Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yearling Middle School offer ?
Yearling Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yearling Middle School part of?
Yearling Middle School is part of Okeechobee School District.
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