Serving 1,377 students in grades 6-8, Okeeheelee Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Okeeheelee Middle School's student population of 1,377 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
Okeeheelee Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Okeeheelee Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2508 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
72%
37%
Black
17%
21%
White
8%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Okeeheelee Middle School is ranked #2508 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Okeeheelee Middle School?
1,377 students attend Okeeheelee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Okeeheelee Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okeeheelee Middle School?
Okeeheelee Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Okeeheelee Middle School offer ?
Okeeheelee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Okeeheelee Middle School part of?
Okeeheelee Middle School is part of Palm Beach School District.
In what neighborhood is Okeeheelee Middle School located?
Okeeheelee Middle School is located in the Echo Lake neighborhood of West Palm Beach, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Echo Lake.
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