CLIFFORD MEIGS MIDDLE SCHOOL

624 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Clifford Meigs Middle School, located in Shalimar, Florida, is a public middle school serving students within the Okaloosa County School District. Situated in a residential area near Eglin Air Force Base, the school plays a central role in the local community, catering to a diverse student body that often includes families connected to the military. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive middle school experience that focuses on academic rigor, social-emotional growth, and preparation for the transition to high school.

The curriculum at Meigs Middle School emphasizes core academic subjects while offering various extracurricular opportunities to foster well-rounded development. As part of the Okaloosa County system, the school utilizes district-wide resources and standards to support student success. Families looking for specific information regarding the school’s academic calendar, faculty directory, specialized programs, or policy documents can access these details through the official Okaloosa County School District website.

624

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLIFFORD MEIGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	90
Black	68
Asian	13
Two or More	54
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

White
390 (62.5 %)
Hispanic
90 (14.4 %)
Black
68 (10.9 %)
Two or More
54 (8.7 %)
Asian
13 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

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)833-4301
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	624
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 6 236

Grade 7 173

Grade 8 215