Enrollment
689
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Osceola Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Osceola Middle School
Osceola Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Okeechobee, Florida, enrolling 689 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 689 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 1,055 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #541.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 294 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 689 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Okeechobee also operates Okeechobee High School (1,718 students) and Everglades Elementary School (737 students) alongside Osceola Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Osceola Middle School compares
Osceola Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,838
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Okeechobee, which includes Osceola Middle School.
$10,838
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 45.0%
Federal 23.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~689 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Osceola Middle School a good school?
Osceola Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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