James E Plew Elementary School vs Okaloosa Stemm Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James E Plew Elementary School
Niceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
762 students
Okaloosa Stemm Center
Valparaiso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
| Measure | James E Plew Elementary School Niceville, Florida | Okaloosa Stemm Center Valparaiso, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #207 of 2,187 | #9 of 563 |
| National rank | #3470 of 50,301 | #747 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 762 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 99.5% |
| city | Niceville | Valparaiso |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Okaloosa Stemm Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 82.8).
- •Okaloosa Stemm Center does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 88%).
- •Okaloosa Stemm Center does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 84%).
- •James E Plew Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 27.9%).
- •Okaloosa Stemm Center does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 17.7).
- •James E Plew Elementary School is the larger school with 762 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 James E Plew Elementary School better than Okaloosa Stemm Center?
On the Success Index (US), Okaloosa Stemm Center ranks higher (85.1 vs 82.8 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 James E Plew Elementary School and Okaloosa Stemm Center?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Niceville and Valparaiso in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James E Plew Elementary School: 762. Okaloosa Stemm Center: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James E Plew Elementary School and Okaloosa Stemm Center rank in Florida?
James E Plew Elementary School is 207th of 2,187 and Okaloosa Stemm Center is 9th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).