At a glance
Reported students
366
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida middle enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 579 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
583
Okaloosa Stemm Center: 366 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23rd percentile
17.4:1 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
- 264
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Okaloosa Stemm Center
Okaloosa Stemm Center is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Valparaiso. It is one of 49 current school records connected to Okaloosa. NCES reports 366 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 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, 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 (72.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.7%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.3%. 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 Okaloosa Stemm Center
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 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
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 2.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.9%
- 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
- White72.1%
- Hispanic11.7%
- Black3.6%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.7%
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.
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
Middle · Grades 03–08
134 reported students
Clifford Meigs Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
612 reported students
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
Shoal River Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
923 reported students
Public schools near Okaloosa Stemm Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lula J. Edge Elementary School Elementary · Okaloosa | PK–05 | 501 | 1.1 mi |
| C. W. Ruckel Middle School Middle · Okaloosa | 06–08 | 1,061 | 1.7 mi |
| Clifford Meigs Middle School Middle · Okaloosa | 06–08 | 612 | 6.5 mi |
| W. C. Pryor Middle School Middle · Okaloosa | 06–08 | 721 | 8.4 mi |
| Destin Middle School Middle · Okaloosa | 05–08 | 799 | 9.1 mi |
| Northwest Florida Ballet Academie Middle · Okaloosa | 03–08 | 134 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Okaloosa Stemm Center
What grades does Okaloosa Stemm Center serve?
Okaloosa Stemm Center reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Okaloosa.
How many students attend Okaloosa Stemm Center?
Okaloosa Stemm Center reported 366 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 579 Florida middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 264 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Okaloosa Stemm Center?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 366 students and 21 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 Okaloosa Stemm Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Okaloosa Stemm Center is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Okaloosa Stemm Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.9% 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 Okaloosa Stemm Center in?
Okaloosa Stemm Center 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 Okaloosa Stemm Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lula J. Edge Elementary School (1.1 mi), C. W. Ruckel Middle School (1.7 mi), Clifford Meigs Middle School (6.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.