- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Okeechobee, FL
Osceola Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Osceola Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120141003089
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osceola Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 13
- public schools in Okeechobee · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Osceola Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Middle School ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Okeechobee, FL.
School address
District: Okeechobee · Florida
NCES ID 120141003089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Osceola Middle School shrank from 753 students in 2022-23 to 711 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 120141003089 · Okeechobee, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
689 enr · 18.6:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Okeechobee High School (1,718 students)
Osceola Middle School shrank from 753 students in 2022-23 to 711 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Osceola Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Okeechobee Hig
Okeechobee High School
1,718 students
- Everglades Ele
Everglades Elementary School
737 students
- This school
Osceola Middle School
689 students
- Yearling Middl 588
Yearling Middle School
588 students
- Central Elemen 571
Central Elementary School
571 students
- North Elementa 528
North Elementary School
528 students
What this shows Osceola Middle School reports 689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Osceola Middle School compares
Osceola 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 24% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 40% | - | - |
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.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
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
74.2%
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
$11,523
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 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Osceola Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okeechobee reports $11,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Osceola Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Everglades Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yearling Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osceola Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~689 students)
Frequently asked questions about Osceola Middle School
How many students attend Osceola Middle School?
Osceola Middle School has 689 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Okeechobee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osceola 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 Osceola Middle School?
64.4% of students at Osceola Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osceola Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Osceola Middle School is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Okeechobee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osceola Middle School?
Osceola Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Okeechobee?
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Middle School ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Okeechobee, 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 Okeechobee on the city page.
What other schools are in Okeechobee?
Besides Osceola Middle School, Okeechobee also operates Okeechobee High School (1,718 students), Everglades Elementary School (737 students), and Yearling Middle School (588 students). See the Okeechobee district page for the complete list.