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Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School

Q: Is Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School a good school?

Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School ranks 374 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades PK, KG-8

374^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 83% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School is a small, high-performing PK-8 school in Okeechobee, FL, serving 299 students and consistently earning 4 or 5 stars from SchoolDigger, ranking in the 83rd percentile statewide.

This school stands out dramatically from its neighbors due to its unique resources and student demographics. Only 1% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, compared to an average of 77% at nearby schools like North Elementary School and Central Elementary School. The school also spends $35,219 per student—nearly three times the average of nearby schools—allowing for smaller classes and more resources. Academically, it outperforms the state average in nearly every subject, with 94% of 5th graders proficient in math compared to 62% statewide. This is a remarkable turnaround from just a few years ago, when the school was a 3-star institution; it jumped to a 5-star school in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite these advantages, the school has notable challenges. Chronic absenteeism is high at 38.5%, only slightly better than the 41.1% average at nearby schools and worse than the state average of 31.4%. Additionally, 7th grade English Language Arts is a persistent weak spot, with only 41% of students proficient—21 points below the state average. The school is part of the high-performing Glades district, but its closest physical neighbors are in the struggling Okeechobee district, creating a striking contrast in educational opportunities just miles apart.

299

Students ?

10.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$35,219

Per pupil spending ?

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 E Harney Pond Rd NE
Okeechobee, FL 34974

(863) 467-2501

District: Glades

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

46.5%

Two or more races:

24.4%

Hispanic:

18.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 92nd percentile in 2024 → 83rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (76% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Florida elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (38% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped from its 92nd-percentile peak (2024) to 83rd (2026)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school76%

District avg67%

Florida avg62%

Elementary school

374^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 31 pts since 2016

From top 47% (2016) to top 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

346^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 42 pts since 2021

From bottom 30% (2021) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the Glades

16^th of 70Glades among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	80.6	374 of 2240	83.3%	★★★★☆
2025	83.0	336 of 2258	85.1%	★★★★☆
2024	90.1	177 of 2256	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	88.4	209 of 2240	90.7%	★★★★★
2022	72.9	570 of 2219	74.3%	★★★★☆
2021	52.2	1040 of 2247	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.4	700 of 2182	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.1	967 of 2118	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.3	1008 of 2112	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.6	988 of 2087	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	70.6	563 of 2064	72.7%	★★★★☆
2013	72.1	517 of 2029	74.5%	★★★★☆
2012	52.5	942 of 1984	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.7	888 of 1985	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	46.3	1108 of 1919	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	48.0	1031 of 1847	44.2%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	68.6	346 of 1216	71.5%	★★★★☆
2025	66.4	368 of 1205	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	84.4	149 of 1196	87.5%	★★★★☆
2023	72.1	296 of 1177	74.9%	★★★★☆
2022	72.5	280 of 1148	75.6%	★★★★☆
2021	30.5	796 of 1136	29.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math87%+25 vs state

Algebra 178%+15 vs state

Civics75%~ state avg

English Language Arts70%+9 vs state

Science59%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)					Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	100 E Harney Pond Rd NE	Okeechobee	34974	Glades County	Glades	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 467-2501	299	0		1.0%	26 (8.7%)	5 (1.7%)	56 (18.7%)	0 (0.0%)	139 (46.5%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (24.4%)	80.6	374^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.3%		83	336^th of 2258 public elementary schools	85.1%	38	84.0	71.0	76.0	70.0	41.0	74.0	81.0	91.0	94.0	93.0	75.0	53.0	68.0	78.0	75.0	$35,219	$214	$35,005
Moore Haven Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 Terrier Pride Dr SW	Moore Haven	33471	Glades County	Glades	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 946-0737	344	22	16.8	74.1%	102 (29.7%)	45 (13.1%)	183 (53.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	48.4	1179^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.4%		47.5	1172^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	48.1%	7	82.0	35.0	61.0				62.0	39.0	69.0			65.0				$14,261	$1,218	$13,043
South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2468 SW 7th Ave	Okeechobee	34974	Okeechobee County	Okeechobee	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 462-5087	475	29	16.3	70.5%	273 (57.5%)	22 (4.6%)	154 (32.4%)	3 (0.6%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	45	1272^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	43.2%		39.7	1370^th of 2258 public elementary schools	39.3%	98	69.0	61.0	56.0				63.0	44.0	59.0			52.0				$11,990	$1,632	$10,357
Seminole Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2690 NW 42nd Ave	Okeechobee	34972	Okeechobee County	Okeechobee	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 462-5116	511	32	15.9	91.0%	165 (32.3%)	23 (4.5%)	301 (58.9%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	17.5	1987^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.3%		26.4	1745^th of 2258 public elementary schools	22.7%	242	39.0	42.0	45.0				34.0	46.0	54.0			42.0				$12,986	$2,154	$10,832
Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	610 SW 5th Ave	Okeechobee	34974	Okeechobee County	Okeechobee	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 462-5077	571	32	17.9	86.0%	225 (39.4%)	47 (8.2%)	282 (49.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.6%)	14.5	2054^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.3%		17.8	1972^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	12.7%	82	49.0	30.0	51.0				49.0	27.0	35.0			35.0				$10,728	$1,456	$9,272
Lake Country Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	516 County Road 29	Lake Placid	33852	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 699-5050	604	40	15.2	63.4%	246 (40.7%)	48 (7.9%)	287 (47.5%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.5%)	57.6	943^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	57.9%		57.6	931^st of 2258 public elementary schools	58.8%	12	61.0	62.0	65.0				61.0	66.0	75.0			58.0				$12,032	$1,734	$10,298
North Elementary School	Public	K-5	3000 NW 10th Ter	Okeechobee	34972	Okeechobee County	Okeechobee	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 462-5100	528	32	16.5	78.8%	215 (40.7%)	23 (4.4%)	276 (52.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	5.8	2194^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.1%		23.5	1811^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.8%	383	33.0	28.0	39.0				39.0	29.0	26.0			32.0				$11,662	$1,648	$10,014

Frequently Asked Questions about Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School

What is the racial makeup of Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School?

Students at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School are 46% American Indian, 24% Two or more races, 19% Hispanic, 9% White, 2% African American.

Is Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School a good school?

Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School ranks 374^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School in?

Glades

How many students attend Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 299 students attended Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School.

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