OSCEOLA CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

ocms.palmbeachschools.org

835 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Osceola Creek Middle School, located in Loxahatchee, Florida, serves as a public middle school within the School District of Palm Beach County. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on preparing them for the transition to high school through a blend of core curriculum, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities. The campus aims to foster a supportive learning community that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth.

In addition to its standard academic programs, Osceola Creek Middle School emphasizes student engagement through various clubs, sports, and school-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on safety, character development, and rigorous instructional standards, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of the Loxahatchee community. Families and community members often utilize the school's digital resources to stay informed about academic calendars, faculty communication, and upcoming school events.

835

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OSCEOLA CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	307
Black	114
Asian	14
Two or More	30
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
360 (43.1 %)
Hispanic
307 (36.8 %)
Black
114 (13.7 %)
Two or More
30 (3.6 %)
Asian
14 (1.7 %)
American Indian
9 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)422-2500
Website:	http://ocms.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	835
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 6 297

Grade 7 244

Grade 8 294