Serving 1,136 students in grades 6-8, C. W. Ruckel Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C. W. Ruckel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
C. W. Ruckel Middle School's student population of 1,136 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
C. W. Ruckel Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C. W. Ruckel Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#438 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
79%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C. W. Ruckel Middle School's ranking?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School is ranked #438 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are C. W. Ruckel Middle School often compared to?
C. W. Ruckel Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Okaloosa Stemm Center, Addie R. Lewis School, Destin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend C. W. Ruckel Middle School?
1,136 students attend C. W. Ruckel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of C. W. Ruckel Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C. W. Ruckel Middle School?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does C. W. Ruckel Middle School offer ?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is C. W. Ruckel Middle School part of?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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