C. W. Ruckel Middle School

Public 6-8

 201 Partin Dr N
       Niceville, FL  32578-1243


(850) 833-4142

District: Okaloosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
100th of 1,185 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,756 Help


Students who attend C. W. Ruckel Middle School usually attend:

High:    Niceville Senior High School

Feeder schools for C. W. Ruckel Middle School:

Elementary:    Bluewater Elementary School
    James E Plew Elementary School
    Lula J. Edge Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.3 Help
Number of students:  1,136

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.7%
Hispanic:
9.4%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23% Help


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Compare Details C. W. Ruckel Middle School ranks better than 91.6% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked middle schools in the Okaloosa School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.74. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.7%), Hispanic (9.4%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Okaloosa School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at C. W. Ruckel Middle School is 21.3, which is the highest among 8 middle schools in the Okaloosa School District! (See more...)
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Compare C. W. Ruckel Middle School employs 53.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at C. W. Ruckel Middle School is $7,756, which is the lowest among 8 middle schools in the Okaloosa School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

C. W. Ruckel Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks C. W. Ruckel Middle School 100th of 1185 Florida public middle schools. (See C. W. Ruckel Middle School in the ranking list.)

Okaloosa:

SchoolDigger ranks Okaloosa 8th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for C. W. Ruckel Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.91 25th 593 95.8%
2005 96.31 10th 602 98.3%
2006 92.76 30th 675 95.6%
2007 93.07 31st 736 95.8%
2008 93.19 23rd 740 96.9%
2009 93.36 23rd 780 97.1%
2010 93.02 24th 839 97.1%
2011 93.99 17th 891 98.1%
2012 94.45 24th 897 97.3%
2013 94.52 23rd 956 97.6%
2014 93.52 33rd 999 96.7%
2016 92.91 48th 997 95.2%
2017 93.62 50th 1031 95.2%
2018 90.89 77th 1035 92.6%
2019 88.59 98th 1099 91.1%
2021 89.07 89th 1136 92.2%
2022 86.43 120th 1148 89.5%
2023 88.74 99th 1177 91.6%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for C. W. Ruckel Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 841 37 21 7 2 n/a n/a 0 908
1989 935 42 21 15 2 n/a n/a 0 1015
1990 844 32 22 14 1 n/a n/a 12 925
1991 889 40 30 14 0 n/a n/a 0 973
1992 954 45 39 18 3 n/a n/a 0 1059
1993 968 48 29 30 2 n/a n/a 0 1077
1994 921 48 44 32 5 n/a n/a 0 1050
1995 999 52 56 39 2 n/a n/a 0 1148
1996 999 52 56 39 2 n/a n/a 0 1148
1997 1005 51 47 37 2 n/a n/a 0 1142
1998 1005 52 47 30 2 n/a n/a 0 1136
1999 1023 43 41 28 4 n/a n/a 0 1139
2000 1016 44 41 30 4 n/a n/a 0 1135
2001 1008 33 36 37 4 n/a n/a 0 1118
2002 859 33 21 33 6 n/a n/a 0 952
2003 859 33 21 33 6 n/a n/a 0 952
2004 815 29 20 28 6 n/a n/a 0 898
2005 820 24 22 28 2 n/a n/a 0 896
2006 784 24 19 21 3 n/a n/a 0 851
2007 752 15 21 13 3 n/a n/a 32 836
2008 736 18 20 14 2 n/a n/a 48 838
2009 775 25 19 20 2 n/a n/a 43 884
2010 756 21 16 24 3 n/a n/a 42 862
2011 727 16 18 42 0 1 44 0 848
2012 773 24 13 47 2 1 55 0 915
2013 808 31 14 48 3 1 69 0 974
2014 822 38 21 45 4 0 60 0 990
2015 784 40 22 55 3 0 54 0 958
2016 831 38 22 59 5 3 54 0 1012
2017 851 38 21 72 1 4 80 0 1067
2018 922 40 21 63 3 3 77 0 1129
2019 945 47 22 79 2 5 88 0 1188
2020 947 58 20 89 2 4 81 0 1201
2021 910 43 14 101 1 2 79 0 1150
2022 901 40 9 107 1 2 86 0 1146
2023 894 32 9 107 2 4 88 0 1136

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at C. W. Ruckel Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 908 43.0 21.1 10.6
1989 1015 50.0 20.3 7.8
1990 925 46.0 20.1 8.5
1991 973 46.0 21.1 11.4
1992 1059 51.0 20.7 7.9
1993 1077 49.0 22.0 8.6
1994 1050 49.0 21.4 10.5
1995 1148 51.0 22.5 9.8
1996 1148 51.0 22.5 9.8
1997 1142 51.0 22.4 7.9
1998 1136 50.0 22.7 7.6
1999 1139 52.0 21.9 9.5
2000 1135 50.0 22.7 7.8
2001 1118 51.0 21.9 11.3
2002 952 44.0 21.6 12.7
2003 952 44.0 21.6 12.7
2004 898 46.0 19.5 16.5
2005 896 42.0 21.3 14.6
2006 851 43.0 19.8 14.6
2007 836 43.0 19.4 15.2
2008 838 49.0 17.1 13.2
2009 884 44.5 20.1 16.8
2010 862 46.5 18.5 14.9
2011 848 52.6 16.1 18.8
2012 915 55.9 16.3 17.8
2013 974 48.0 20.2 18.4
2014 990 50.0 19.8 18.8
2015 958 49.0 19.5 19.9
2016 1012 50.0 20.2 20.8
2017 1067 51.0 20.9 21.6
2018 1129 52.0 21.7 20.1
2019 1188 54.5 21.7 18.5
2020 1201 55.7 21.5 17.5
2021 1150 55.3 20.7 22.2
2022 1146 53.0 21.6 20.9
2023 1136 53.2 21.3 23

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio C. W. Ruckel Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 908 43.0 21.1 10.6
1989 1015 50.0 20.3 7.8
1990 925 46.0 20.1 8.5
1991 973 46.0 21.1 11.4
1992 1059 51.0 20.7 7.9
1993 1077 49.0 22.0 8.6
1994 1050 49.0 21.4 10.5
1995 1148 51.0 22.5 9.8
1996 1148 51.0 22.5 9.8
1997 1142 51.0 22.4 7.9
1998 1136 50.0 22.7 7.6
1999 1139 52.0 21.9 9.5
2000 1135 50.0 22.7 7.8
2001 1118 51.0 21.9 11.3
2002 952 44.0 21.6 12.7
2003 952 44.0 21.6 12.7
2004 898 46.0 19.5 16.5
2005 896 42.0 21.3 14.6
2006 851 43.0 19.8 14.6
2007 836 43.0 19.4 15.2
2008 838 49.0 17.1 13.2
2009 884 44.5 20.1 16.8
2010 862 46.5 18.5 14.9
2011 848 52.6 16.1 18.8
2012 915 55.9 16.3 17.8
2013 974 48.0 20.2 18.4
2014 990 50.0 19.8 18.8
2015 958 49.0 19.5 19.9
2016 1012 50.0 20.2 20.8
2017 1067 51.0 20.9 21.6
2018 1129 52.0 21.7 20.1
2019 1188 54.5 21.7 18.5
2020 1201 55.7 21.5 17.5
2021 1150 55.3 20.7 22.2
2022 1146 53.0 21.6 20.9
2023 1136 53.2 21.3 23

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for C. W. Ruckel Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $166 (2.3%) $6,981 (97.7%) $7,147
2019 $123 (1.8%) $6,677 (98.2%) $6,799
2020 $188 (2.9%) $6,385 (97.1%) $6,573
2021 $448 (6.9%) $6,013 (93.1%) $6,461
2022 $1,163 (15.0%) $6,593 (85.0%) $7,756

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on C. W. Ruckel Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 98th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 99th of 1177 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (C. W. Ruckel Middle School)7570
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6358
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (C. W. Ruckel Middle School)8068
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)6254
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (C. W. Ruckel Middle School)6764
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)5853
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (C. W. Ruckel Middle School)8879
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7362
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (C. W. Ruckel Middle School)7969
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6655
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (C. W. Ruckel Middle School)8280
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)6554
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (C. W. Ruckel Middle School)8276
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Okaloosa)6761
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (C. W. Ruckel Middle School)8582
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Okaloosa)7870
 8%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (C. W. Ruckel Middle School)9999
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Okaloosa)7865
 13%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (C. W. Ruckel Middle School)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Okaloosa)7365
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11881136
 4.4%
African American4732
 31.9%
American Indian22
Asian229
 59.1%
Hispanic79107
 35.4%
Pacific Islander54
 20%
White945894
 5.4%
Two or More Races8888
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.5%23%
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about C. W. Ruckel Middle School

Students who attend C. W. Ruckel Middle School usually go on to attend Niceville Senior High School

Yes. C. W. Ruckel Middle School ranks in the top 8.4% of Florida middle schools.

Students at C. W. Ruckel Middle School are 79% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,136 students attended C. W. Ruckel Middle School.


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