For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,398 students in Okeechobee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Okeechobee School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
13 Schools
4,269 Schools
# Students
6,398 Students
2,868,608 Students
# Teachers
345 Teachers
156,155 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Okeechobee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.70
# American Indian Students
66 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
57 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,830 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
37%
# Black Students
412 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
7%
21%
# White Students
2,827 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
44%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
197 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
121
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
502
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
487
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
458
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
551
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
414
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
434
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
510
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
500
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
503
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
565
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
536
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
443
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
374
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,224 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,797 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,224
$11,974
Spending / Student
$10,797
$11,627
Best Okeechobee School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seminole Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2690 Nw 42nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5116
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5116
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Everglades Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3725 Se 8th St
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5108
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5108
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 Nw 10th Ter
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5100
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #44.
South Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2468 Sw 7th Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5087
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5087
Grades: PK-6
| 573 students
Rank: #55.
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Grades: K-12
| 89 students
Rank: #66.
Osceola Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 Sw 28th St
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5070
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5070
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #77.
Yearling Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 Nw 23rd Ln
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5056
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5056
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: #88.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Sw 5th Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5077
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5077
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #99.
Okeechobee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Us Highway 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5025
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5025
Grades: 9-12
| 1,692 students
Rank: #1010.
Tantie
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5050 Ne 168th Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-9922
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-9922
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students
Rank: #1111.
Okeechobee Achievement Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Nw 34th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Grades: PK-12
| 199 students
Rank: n/an/a
Okeechobee Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
700 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Student Serv./special Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
700 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Grades: PK
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Okeechobee School District?
Okeechobee School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,398 students.
What is the rank of Okeechobee School District?
Okeechobee School District is ranked #55 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Okeechobee School District?
44% of Okeechobee School District students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Okeechobee School District?
Okeechobee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Okeechobee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,797 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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