Excellent
#65 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 2% in state
Okaloosa Stemm Center
Middle School · Okaloosa · Valparaiso, FL
A middle school in Valparaiso, FL where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
379 EDGE AVE, Valparaiso, FL 32580
- Math 98% vs FL 47% (2024)
- Reading 97% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Okaloosa Stemm Center score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 98% across the 13-year record (2012–2024).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 98% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 98% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Okaloosa Stemm Center 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,385
Median home value
$348,600
Median rent
$1,268/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32580; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. W. Ruckel Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 1,054 | Compare → |
| Rocky Bayou Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 863 | Compare → |
| Davidson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,154 | Compare → |
| Destin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 5–8 | Not available | 851 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Okaloosa
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Okaloosa Stemm Center is listed in OKALOOSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Okaloosa Stemm Center
Okaloosa Stemm Center is a public middle school in Valparaiso, FL, part of Okaloosa, serving approximately 359 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 98% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Okaloosa Stemm Center
What grades does Okaloosa Stemm Center serve?
Okaloosa Stemm Center serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Okaloosa Stemm Center?
Okaloosa Stemm Center has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okaloosa Stemm Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Okaloosa Stemm Center is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Okaloosa Stemm Center rank in FL?
Okaloosa Stemm Center ranks #65 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Okaloosa Stemm Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Okaloosa Stemm Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Okaloosa Stemm Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Okaloosa Stemm Center has 98% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Okaloosa Stemm Center a charter school?
No, Okaloosa Stemm Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Okaloosa Stemm Center a Title I school?
No, Okaloosa Stemm Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Okaloosa Stemm Center?
25.6% of students at Okaloosa Stemm Center 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Okaloosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.9%
- Phone
- (850) 833-4120
- Area population (ZIP 32580)
- 4,117
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 32580; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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