OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL

OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the OKEECHOBEE school district, located in OKEECHOBEE, FL with about 722 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 825 SW 28th St in Okeechobee, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for students in the local community. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental transition between elementary and high school, fostering an environment aimed at both academic growth and social-emotional maturity. The school is committed to supporting its students through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare them for the challenges of secondary education.

The school maintains an active digital presence through its website, which acts as a primary resource for students, parents, and faculty. Through this platform, the administration provides essential updates on school events, academic policies, and community engagement initiatives. By emphasizing clear communication and student participation, OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL strives to create a collaborative environment where learners are encouraged to succeed within the Okeechobee County School District.

For more information, contact OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL at (863) 462-5070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

825 SW 28TH ST
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-5961
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OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OKEECHOBEE, FL with about 722 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
OKEECHOBEE
Total Students:
722
Teachers:
40
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 722 students

White
52.5%
Hispanic/Latino
35.9%
Black or African American
7.6%
Two or more races
2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Asian
0.6%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.