OKEEHEELEE MIDDLE SCHOOL

okms.palmbeachschools.org

1,377 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,377

Total Students

75.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OKEEHEELEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	989
Black	238
Asian	11
Two or More	17
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
989 (71.8 %)
Black
238 (17.3 %)
White
106 (7.7 %)
Two or More
17 (1.2 %)
American Indian
13 (0.9 %)
Asian
11 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)434-3200
Website:	http://okms.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	766
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 492

Grade 7 421

Grade 8 464

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for OKEEHEELEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	492
Grade 7	421
Grade 8	464

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for OKEEHEELEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	685	49.7%
Male	692	50.3%

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