- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Loxahatchee, FL
Osceola Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Osceola Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120150004030
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osceola Creek Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Loxahatchee · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Osceola Creek Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Loxahatchee, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150004030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Osceola Creek Middle School held near 838 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 120150004030 · Loxahatchee, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
851 enr · 19.8:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Osceola Creek Middle School held near 838 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Osceola Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school 851
Osceola Creek Middle School
851 students
What this shows Osceola Creek Middle School reports 851 students on the CCD universe file.
How Osceola Creek Middle School compares
Osceola Creek 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 851 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
851
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Florida - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
White 38.2%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Osceola Creek Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Osceola Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osceola Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~851 students)
Frequently asked questions about Osceola Creek Middle School
How many students attend Osceola Creek Middle School?
Osceola Creek Middle School has 851 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Loxahatchee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 835 (2022-23) → 838 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osceola Creek Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Osceola Creek Middle School?
40.0% of students at Osceola Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osceola Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Osceola Creek Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.5% of enrollment, in Loxahatchee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osceola Creek Middle School?
Osceola Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Osceola Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Loxahatchee?
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Loxahatchee, 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 Loxahatchee on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Osceola Creek Middle School, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.