YEARLING MIDDLE SCHOOL

OKEECHOBEE
925 NW 23RD LN
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972
588 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Yearling Middle School, located in Okeechobee, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Okeechobee County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The campus aims to prepare students for the transition into high school by emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while also providing opportunities for students to explore their interests through various elective programs.

Beyond the classroom, Yearling Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school’s digital platform highlights a commitment to keeping parents and guardians informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies. By promoting a culture of responsibility and excellence, the school strives to support the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed during their critical middle school years.
588
Total Students
41.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    305 (51.9%)
  • White
    225 (38.3%)
  • Black
    26 (4.4%)
  • Two or More
    22 (3.7%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: OKEECHOBEE
Phone: (863)462-5056
Website: http://www.okeeschools.org/o/yms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 439
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42

* 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 6 193
Grade 7 192
Grade 8 203
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL
OKEECHOBEE
689 Students
825 SW 28TH ST
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 (3.3 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th