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#1575 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 42% in state
Destin Middle School
Middle School · Okaloosa · Destin, FL
An Okaloosa middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4608 LEGENDARY MARINA DR, Destin, FL 32541
- Math 73% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Destin Middle School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Destin Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,004
Median home value
$498,600
Median rent
$1,976/mo
College educated
47.7%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32541; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| C. W. Ruckel Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,054 | Compare → |
| Davidson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,154 | Compare → |
| Emerald Coast Career Institute NEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 4–12 | Not available | 30 | Compare → |
| Laurel Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 463 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Okaloosa
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #20 of 46
- District spending per student
- $10,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Destin Middle School is listed in OKALOOSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Destin Middle School
Destin Middle School is a public middle school in Destin, FL, part of Okaloosa, serving approximately 851 students in grades 5th-8th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,575 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Destin Middle School
What grades does Destin Middle School serve?
Destin Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Destin Middle School?
Destin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 851 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Destin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Destin Middle School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Destin Middle School rank in FL?
Destin Middle School ranks #1,575 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Destin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Destin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Destin Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Destin Middle School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Destin Middle School a charter school?
No, Destin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Destin Middle School a Title I school?
No, Destin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Destin Middle School?
35.6% of students at Destin Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 851
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Okaloosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (850) 833-7655
- Area population (ZIP 32541)
- 18,632
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32541; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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