At a glance
Reported students
612
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida middle enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 579 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
583
Clifford Meigs Middle School: 612 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
18.5:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 594
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Clifford Meigs Middle School
Clifford Meigs Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Shalimar. It is one of 49 current school records connected to Okaloosa. NCES reports 612 students for 2024–25.
Among 579 middle schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 808 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, close to the Florida median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.3%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Clifford Meigs Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.1%
- Hispanic12.3%
- Black11.8%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial8.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Okaloosa
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Max Bruner Junior Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
677 reported students
W. C. Pryor Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
721 reported students
Destin Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
799 reported students
Okaloosa Stemm Center
Middle · Grades 06–08
366 reported students
Shoal River Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
923 reported students
C. W. Ruckel Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,061 reported students
Public schools near Clifford Meigs Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. C. Pryor Middle School Middle · Okaloosa | 06–08 | 721 | 2.4 mi |
| Northwest Florida Ballet Academie Middle · Okaloosa | 03–08 | 134 | 3.3 mi |
| Max Bruner Junior Middle School Middle · Okaloosa | 06–08 | 677 | 3.7 mi |
| Okaloosa Stemm Center Middle · Okaloosa | 06–08 | 366 | 6.5 mi |
| C. W. Ruckel Middle School Middle · Okaloosa | 06–08 | 1,061 | 8.2 mi |
| Destin Middle School Middle · Okaloosa | 05–08 | 799 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Clifford Meigs Middle School
What grades does Clifford Meigs Middle School serve?
Clifford Meigs Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Okaloosa.
How many students attend Clifford Meigs Middle School?
Clifford Meigs Middle School reported 612 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 579 Florida middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 594 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Clifford Meigs Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 612 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Clifford Meigs Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Clifford Meigs Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Okaloosa attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Clifford Meigs Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Clifford Meigs Middle School in?
Clifford Meigs Middle School is part of Okaloosa, based in Fort Walton Beach, FL, which operates 49 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Clifford Meigs Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include W. C. Pryor Middle School (2.4 mi), Northwest Florida Ballet Academie (3.3 mi), Max Bruner Junior Middle School (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.