C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,136 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
C. W. Ruckel Middle School, located in Niceville, Florida, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Okaloosa County School District. Situated in a community with deep ties to the nearby Eglin Air Force Base, the school maintains a strong academic culture and is frequently recognized for its commitment to high educational standards. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective options that allow students to explore personal interests and develop new skills.
Beyond academics, C. W. Ruckel is known for fostering a supportive and engaging campus environment that emphasizes student growth and extracurricular involvement. The school typically offers a wide array of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, which help students build character, leadership, and a sense of community. By integrating technology into the classroom and focusing on both social-emotional development and academic rigor, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond, consistently maintaining a reputation as a cornerstone of the Niceville educational community.
Beyond academics, C. W. Ruckel is known for fostering a supportive and engaging campus environment that emphasizes student growth and extracurricular involvement. The school typically offers a wide array of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, which help students build character, leadership, and a sense of community. By integrating technology into the classroom and focusing on both social-emotional development and academic rigor, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond, consistently maintaining a reputation as a cornerstone of the Niceville educational community.
1,136
Total Students
53.2
Full-Time Teachers
21.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 894 |
| Hispanic | 107 |
| Black | 32 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More | 88 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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White894 (78.7 %)
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Hispanic107 (9.4 %)
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Two or More88 (7.7 %)
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Black32 (2.8 %)
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Asian9 (0.8 %)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.4 %)
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American Indian2 (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: | OKALOOSA |
| Phone: | (850)833-4142 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 1,136 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 53.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 21.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 235 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 27 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
371
Grade 7
359
Grade 8
406
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 371 |
| Grade 7 | 359 |
| Grade 8 | 406 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 583 | 51.3% |
| Male | 553 | 48.7% |
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