C. W. Ruckel Middle School
#53 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#1525 of 15,369 nationally
About C. W. Ruckel Middle School
C. W. Ruckel Middle School is a public middle located in Niceville, in the Okaloosa school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,061 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 53rd of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,061.
There are 6 schools in Niceville; C. W. Ruckel Middle School ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)86%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)24.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for C. W. Ruckel Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 86%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near C. W. Ruckel Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Niceville Senior High School
Niceville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,036 students · 200 m away
James E Plew Elementary School
Niceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
762 students · 1.6 km away
Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College
Niceville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
463 students · 1.8 km away
Lula J. Edge Elementary School
Niceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students · 1.9 km away
Okaloosa Stemm Center
Valparaiso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students · 2.8 km away
Addie R. Lewis School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
653 students · 3.6 km away
Bluewater Elementary School
Niceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
885 students · 6.5 km away
Eglin Elementary School
Eglin Afb · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
436 students · 9.0 km away
Shalimar Elementary School
Shalimar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students · 12 km away
Longwood Elementary School
Shalimar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students · 13 km away
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1,060 students
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1,059 students
Southwood Middle School
Palmetto Bay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,063 students
Deland Middle School
Deland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,059 students
Water Spring Middle School
Winter Garden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,064 students
Boca Raton Community Middle School
Boca Raton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,058 students
Frequently asked questions
Is C. W. Ruckel Middle School a good school?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 79.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #53 of 563 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does C. W. Ruckel Middle School rank in Florida?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School ranks #53 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #1525 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend C. W. Ruckel Middle School?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School had 1,061 students in 2025.
Is C. W. Ruckel Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near C. W. Ruckel Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of C. W. Ruckel Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.