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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,054 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C. W. Ruckel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
C. W. Ruckel Middle School's student population of 1,054 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,054 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
C. W. Ruckel Middle 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 C. W. Ruckel Middle School is 0.41, 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
#384 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
76%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 C. W. Ruckel Middle School's ranking?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School is ranked #384 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are C. W. Ruckel Middle School often compared to?
C. W. Ruckel Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Okaloosa Stemm Center, Addie R. Lewis School, Destin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend C. W. Ruckel Middle School?
1,054 students attend C. W. Ruckel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of C. W. Ruckel Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C. W. Ruckel Middle School?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does C. W. Ruckel Middle School offer ?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is C. W. Ruckel Middle School part of?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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