- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shalimar, FL
Clifford Meigs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clifford Meigs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120138001324
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clifford Meigs Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Shalimar · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Clifford Meigs Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clifford Meigs Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shalimar, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Clifford Meigs Middle School shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 120138001324 · Shalimar, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 18:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
Clifford Meigs Middle School shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Clifford Meigs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crestview High
Crestview High School
2,376 students
- Niceville Seni
Niceville Senior High School
2,036 students
- Choctawhatchee
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
1,720 students
- Fort Walton Be
Fort Walton Beach High School
1,550 students
- Baker School
Baker School
1,434 students
- This school 612
Clifford Meigs Middle School
612 students
What this shows Clifford Meigs Middle School reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clifford Meigs Middle School compares
Clifford Meigs Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 612 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Clifford Meigs Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okaloosa reports $10,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clifford Meigs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niceville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clifford Meigs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clifford Meigs Middle School
How many students attend Clifford Meigs Middle School?
Clifford Meigs Middle School has 612 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shalimar, FL. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifford Meigs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifford Meigs Middle School is 18:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clifford Meigs Middle School?
51.1% of students at Clifford Meigs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clifford Meigs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clifford Meigs Middle School is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Shalimar, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clifford Meigs Middle School?
Clifford Meigs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clifford Meigs Middle School rank among public schools in Shalimar?
By Resource Investment Index, Clifford Meigs Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shalimar, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Okaloosa?
Besides Clifford Meigs Middle School, Okaloosa also operates Crestview High School (2,376 students), Niceville Senior High School (2,036 students), and Choctawhatchee Senior High School (1,720 students). See the Okaloosa district page for the complete list.