OKEEHEELEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
OKEEHEELEE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PALM BEACH school district, located in GREENACRES, FL with about 1,490 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 93 teachers, OKEEHEELEE MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
OKEEHEELEE MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in Greenacres, Florida, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Palm Beach County School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic achievement and offers a variety of programs designed to cater to a diverse student body. Its curriculum emphasizes core subjects while providing students with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities, sports, and specialized academic pathways that help prepare them for the transition to high school.
Beyond its standard academic offerings, OKEEHEELEE MIDDLE SCHOOL places a strong focus on fostering a positive and inclusive school culture. The school encourages parental involvement and community engagement, striving to create a collaborative environment where students are supported both inside and outside the classroom. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to provide a well-rounded educational experience that promotes critical thinking, personal growth, and student success within the Greenacres community.
For more information, contact OKEEHEELEE MIDDLE SCHOOL at (561) 434-3200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GREENACRES, FL 33413-2405
(561) 434-3200
http://www.okeeheelee.org/
OKEEHEELEE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GREENACRES, FL with about 1,490 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- PALM BEACH
- Total Students:
- 1,490
- Teachers:
- 93
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,490 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OKEEHEELEE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 72.7%
- Black or African American
- 16.4%
- White
- 7.5%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.