- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crestview, FL
Shoal River Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shoal River Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120138001325
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shoal River Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 17
- public schools in Crestview · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Florida
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Shoal River Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shoal River Middle School ranks #8 of 17 public schools in Crestview, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Shoal River Middle School held near 895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 120138001325 · Crestview, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
923 enr · 21:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
Shoal River Middle School held near 895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Shoal River 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 923
Shoal River Middle School
923 students
What this shows Shoal River Middle School reports 923 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shoal River Middle School compares
Shoal River 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 923 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
923
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in Florida - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.6%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.6%
African American 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 14.4%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Shoal River 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 Shoal River 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shoal River 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 (~923 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shoal River Middle School
How many students attend Shoal River Middle School?
Shoal River Middle School has 923 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crestview, FL. CCD year-over-year: 927 (2022-23) → 895 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shoal River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shoal River Middle School is 21:1, which is 18% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shoal River Middle School?
48.2% of students at Shoal River Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shoal River Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shoal River Middle School is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Crestview, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shoal River Middle School?
Shoal River Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Shoal River Middle School rank among public schools in Crestview?
By Resource Investment Index, Shoal River Middle School ranks #8 of 17 public schools in Crestview, 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 Crestview on the city page.
What other schools are in Okaloosa?
Besides Shoal River 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.