- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Destin, FL
Destin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Destin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120138003211
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Destin Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Destin · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Destin Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Destin Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Destin, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Destin Middle School held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120138003211 · Destin, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
799 enr · 18.6:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
Destin Middle School held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Destin 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 799
Destin Middle School
799 students
What this shows Destin Middle School reports 799 students on the CCD universe file.
How Destin Middle School compares
Destin Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in Florida - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 4.1%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Destin Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Destin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niceville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Destin 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 elementary 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 (~799 students)
Frequently asked questions about Destin Middle School
How many students attend Destin Middle School?
Destin Middle School has 799 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Destin, FL. CCD year-over-year: 846 (2022-23) → 851 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Destin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Destin Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Destin Middle School?
30.6% of students at Destin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Destin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Destin Middle School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Destin, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Destin Middle School?
Destin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Destin Middle School rank among public schools in Destin?
By Resource Investment Index, Destin Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Destin, 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 Destin 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.