OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL

OKEECHOBEE
825 SW 28TH ST
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
689 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Osceola Middle School, located at 825 SW 28th St in Okeechobee, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for students in the local community. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental transition between elementary and high school, fostering an environment aimed at both academic growth and social-emotional maturity. The school is committed to supporting its students through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare them for the challenges of secondary education.

The school maintains an active digital presence through its website, which acts as a primary resource for students, parents, and faculty. Through this platform, the administration provides essential updates on school events, academic policies, and community engagement initiatives. By emphasizing clear communication and student participation, Osceola Middle School strives to create a collaborative environment where learners are encouraged to succeed within the Okeechobee County School District.
689
Total Students
40.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    336 (48.8%)
  • Hispanic
    275 (39.9%)
  • Black
    43 (6.2%)
  • Two or More
    19 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    8 (1.2%)
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)462-5070
Website: http://www.okeeschools.org/o/oms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 488
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45

* 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 6 224
Grade 7 238
Grade 8 227
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
YEARLING MIDDLE SCHOOL
OKEECHOBEE
588 Students
925 NW 23RD LN
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 (3.3 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th