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Osceola Middle School

Summary:

Osceola Middle School is a public middle school in Okeechobee, Florida, serving 753 students in grades 6-8. The school faces several challenges, including a diverse student population, high chronic absenteeism, and below-average test scores compared to the state and district averages.

Osceola Middle School has a more diverse student body than the nearby Yearling Middle School, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students. However, the school struggles with a chronic absenteeism rate of 50.8%, significantly higher than the Okeechobee district average of 44.0%. Academically, Osceola Middle School's proficiency rates on standardized tests, such as the FAST for English Language Arts and Math, Statewide Science, and End-of-Course exams, are generally below the district and state averages.

Compared to Yearling Middle School, which is also part of the Okeechobee School District, Osceola Middle School has lower test scores and a higher chronic absenteeism rate. This suggests that Osceola Middle School may benefit from examining the practices and strategies employed at the higher-performing Yearling Middle School to identify opportunities for improvement and better support the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 825 SW 28th St
       Okeechobee, FL  34974

(863) 462-5070

District: Okeechobee

SchoolDigger Rank:
797th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,550 Help


Students who attend Osceola Middle School usually attend:

High:    Okeechobee High School

Feeder schools for Osceola Middle School:

Elementary:    Central Elementary School
    Everglades Elementary School
    South Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  711

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.1%
Hispanic:
38.0%
African American:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Osceola Middle School ranks worse than 66.6% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.67. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.1%), Hispanic (38%), African American (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Osceola Middle School is 17.4. (See more...)
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Compare Osceola Middle School employs 40.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Osceola Middle School is $9,550.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Osceola Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Osceola Middle School 797th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Osceola Middle School in the ranking list.)

Okeechobee:

SchoolDigger ranks Okeechobee 64th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Osceola Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.88 291st 593 50.9%
2005 43.30 367th 602 39.0%
2006 43.53 406th 675 39.9%
2007 43.15 456th 736 38.0%
2008 43.25 459th 740 38.0%
2009 47.37 448th 780 42.6%
2010 47.48 486th 839 42.1%
2011 40.48 574th 891 35.6%
2012 36.26 590th 897 34.2%
2013 36.88 619th 956 35.3%
2014 32.21 682nd 999 31.7%
2016 41.20 578th 997 42.0%
2017 35.56 667th 1031 35.3%
2018 43.03 595th 1035 42.5%
2019 47.00 589th 1099 46.4%
2021 41.92 668th 1136 41.2%
2022 44.29 621st 1148 45.9%
2023 34.02 790th 1177 32.9%
2024 34.67 797th 1196 33.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Osceola Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 592 61 10 133 4 n/a n/a 0 800
1998 648 59 11 113 2 n/a n/a 0 833
1999 643 67 10 129 1 n/a n/a 0 850
2000 652 72 13 123 2 n/a n/a 0 862
2001 629 71 14 118 7 n/a n/a 0 839
2002 613 66 15 166 13 n/a n/a 0 873
2003 613 66 15 166 13 n/a n/a 0 873
2004 623 68 10 173 12 n/a n/a 0 886
2005 624 61 11 189 9 n/a n/a 0 894
2006 582 70 4 176 7 n/a n/a 0 839
2007 537 75 4 152 8 n/a n/a 10 786
2008 481 70 6 144 10 n/a n/a 9 720
2009 619 55 13 231 12 n/a n/a 16 946
2010 571 55 17 247 7 n/a n/a 19 916
2011 559 53 17 272 6 1 25 0 933
2012 521 53 20 264 4 0 32 0 894
2013 512 56 15 286 8 0 30 0 907
2014 499 61 17 255 9 0 30 0 871
2015 374 42 16 207 3 0 25 0 667
2016 348 58 12 225 3 0 24 0 670
2017 355 50 9 236 6 0 25 0 681
2018 379 55 4 259 7 0 18 0 722
2019 417 51 6 260 8 1 23 0 766
2020 372 56 7 283 2 1 17 0 738
2021 290 54 10 266 4 1 18 0 643
2022 309 50 11 286 4 0 24 0 684
2023 358 56 13 296 6 1 23 0 753
2024 356 43 9 270 7 1 25 0 711

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Osceola Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 800 38.0 21.1 43.5
1998 833 40.0 20.8 43.5
1999 850 42.0 20.2 47.1
2000 862 43.0 20.0 44.2
2001 839 40.0 21.0 47.1
2002 873 43.0 20.3 52.1
2003 873 43.0 20.3 52.1
2004 886 44.0 20.1 55.1
2005 894 53.0 16.9 51
2006 839 52.0 16.1 50.9
2007 786 45.0 17.5 45.6
2008 720 44.0 16.4 50.1
2009 946 59.3 17.8 53.2
2010 916 52.0 17.6 62.5
2011 933 54.0 17.2 64.4
2012 894 55.2 16.1 69.4
2013 907 54.0 16.7 69
2014 871 52.0 16.7 71.1
2015 667 39.0 17.1 74.7
2016 670 40.0 16.7 76.4
2017 681 40.0 17.0 81.8
2018 722 40.0 18.0 84.1
2019 766 39.8 19.2 59
2020 738 38.3 19.2 64.2
2021 643 35.7 17.9 63.5
2022 684 41.1 16.6 68.3
2023 753 37.7 19.9 66.7
2024 711 40.7 17.4 68.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Osceola Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 800 38.0 21.1 43.5
1998 833 40.0 20.8 43.5
1999 850 42.0 20.2 47.1
2000 862 43.0 20.0 44.2
2001 839 40.0 21.0 47.1
2002 873 43.0 20.3 52.1
2003 873 43.0 20.3 52.1
2004 886 44.0 20.1 55.1
2005 894 53.0 16.9 51
2006 839 52.0 16.1 50.9
2007 786 45.0 17.5 45.6
2008 720 44.0 16.4 50.1
2009 946 59.3 17.8 53.2
2010 916 52.0 17.6 62.5
2011 933 54.0 17.2 64.4
2012 894 55.2 16.1 69.4
2013 907 54.0 16.7 69
2014 871 52.0 16.7 71.1
2015 667 39.0 17.1 74.7
2016 670 40.0 16.7 76.4
2017 681 40.0 17.0 81.8
2018 722 40.0 18.0 84.1
2019 766 39.8 19.2 59
2020 738 38.3 19.2 64.2
2021 643 35.7 17.9 63.5
2022 684 41.1 16.6 68.3
2023 753 37.7 19.9 66.7
2024 711 40.7 17.4 68.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Osceola Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $617 (8.5%) $6,625 (91.5%) $7,242
2019 $653 (9.0%) $6,587 (91.0%) $7,239
2020 $706 (9.3%) $6,889 (90.7%) $7,596
2021 $1,204 (13.2%) $7,883 (86.8%) $9,087
2022 $1,560 (16.3%) $7,985 (83.7%) $9,545
2023 $2,042 (21.4%) $7,507 (78.6%) $9,550

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Osceola Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 589th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 790th of 1177 Middle schools
 13.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola Middle School)4643
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Okeechobee)4743
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Osceola Middle School)5938
 21%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Okeechobee)5444
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola Middle School)4341
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Okeechobee)3836
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Osceola Middle School)5754
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Okeechobee)5547
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola Middle School)3941
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Okeechobee)3738
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Osceola Middle School)5853
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Okeechobee)5141
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Osceola Middle School)4836
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Okeechobee)4133
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Osceola Middle School)6965
 4%
   End of Course Civics (Okeechobee)5951
 8%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Osceola Middle School)9081
 9%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Okeechobee)5237
 15%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students766753
 1.7%
African American5156
 9.8%
American Indian86
 25%
Asian613
 116.7%
Hispanic260296
 13.8%
Pacific Islander11
White417358
 14.1%
Two or More Races2323
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59%66.7%
 7.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Osceola Middle School

Students at Osceola Middle School are 50% White, 38% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Osceola Middle School ranks 797th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Osceola Middle School usually go on to attend Okeechobee High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 711 students attended Osceola Middle School.


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