- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Max Bruner Junior Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Max Bruner Junior Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120138001352
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Max Bruner Junior Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #8 of 14
- public schools in Fort Walton Beach · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Max Bruner Junior Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Max Bruner Junior Middle School ranks #8 of 14 public schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120138001352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Max Bruner Junior Middle School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 120138001352 · Fort Walton Beach, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 15.4:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
Max Bruner Junior Middle School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Max Bruner Junior 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 677
Max Bruner Junior Middle School
677 students
What this shows Max Bruner Junior Middle School reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Max Bruner Junior Middle School compares
Max Bruner Junior 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Florida - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.8%
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 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
239
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 37.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
African American 18.6%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Max Bruner Junior 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 Max Bruner Junior 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Max Bruner Junior 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 (~677 students)
Frequently asked questions about Max Bruner Junior Middle School
How many students attend Max Bruner Junior Middle School?
Max Bruner Junior Middle School has 677 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Walton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 776 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Max Bruner Junior Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Max Bruner Junior Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Max Bruner Junior Middle School?
58.6% of students at Max Bruner Junior Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Max Bruner Junior Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Max Bruner Junior Middle School is White at 37.7% of enrollment, in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Max Bruner Junior Middle School?
Max Bruner Junior Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Max Bruner Junior Middle School rank among public schools in Fort Walton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Max Bruner Junior Middle School ranks #8 of 14 public schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fort Walton Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Okaloosa?
Besides Max Bruner Junior 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.