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C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
NICEVILLE, Florida · OKALOOSA
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,061
Student:Teacher20.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch25%
Title INo
C. W. RUCKEL
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
1,061
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
25%-24.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in NICEVILLE, Florida. The school enrolls 1,061 students. It is part of the OKALOOSA district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
25% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 49% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictOKALOOSA
County12091
CityNICEVILLE
ZIP32578
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120138001327

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,061
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino8.8%
Black / African American1.2%
Asian3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native79.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races6.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
8.8%
Black
1.2%
Asian
3.7%
Two+
6.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %25%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)