C. W. Ruckel Middle School vs Okaloosa Stemm Center
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C. W. Ruckel Middle School
Niceville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,061 students
Okaloosa Stemm Center
Valparaiso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
| Measure | C. W. Ruckel Middle School Niceville, Florida | Okaloosa Stemm Center Valparaiso, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #53 of 563 | #9 of 563 |
| National rank | #1525 of 15,369 | #747 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,061 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.7% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 99.5% |
| city | Niceville | Valparaiso |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Okaloosa Stemm Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 79.7).
- •Okaloosa Stemm Center does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 86%).
- •Okaloosa Stemm Center does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 74%).
- •C. W. Ruckel Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 27.9%).
- •Okaloosa Stemm Center does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.4).
- •C. W. Ruckel Middle School is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 366.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is C. W. Ruckel Middle School better than Okaloosa Stemm Center?
On the Success Index (US), Okaloosa Stemm Center ranks higher (85.1 vs 79.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are C. W. Ruckel Middle School and Okaloosa Stemm Center?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Niceville and Valparaiso in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School: 1,061. Okaloosa Stemm Center: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. W. Ruckel Middle School and Okaloosa Stemm Center rank in Florida?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School is 53rd of 563 and Okaloosa Stemm Center is 9th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).