C.W. Ruckel Middle School

C.W. Ruckel Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
201 Partin Dr N,  Niceville, FL
Okaloosa County School District
5.0
3.4
1,136 Students
A-
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School Details

Head of School
Mr. Paul Whiddon
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
81%
Reading Proficiency
68%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
81%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
5%
State Average
22%
Science
5%
State Average
26%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
575:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%
White
78.7%
Hispanic
9.4%
Two or more races
7.7%
Black
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
8/7/2024
Both of my children attended Ruckel Middle School. We were impressed by the academic rigor of the school and the support the teachers provide for the students. The school has successfully set both of our children up for success as they have transitioned to the high school curriculum and environment with ease. One of our children participated in the band program. They consistently received Superior ratings in both Marching and Concert Band performance evaluations and many state awards. He learned to be a musician at this school and fell in love with music. Our other child was very involved with sports at Ruckel. We found the Coaches to care about academics and behavior as much as on field results. The leadership at Ruckel worked hard to make sure that all of the kids are included and supported. They gave away monthly awards for not just the "smart" kids but based on core values of the students who were leaders in their classrooms. We love Ruckel Middle School and highly recommend.
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3.4 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/21/2018
We are a military family who moved here from New York, I have 2 children one who is in the 7th grade the other in the 8th grade. Our experience in this school and the area (Niceville) in general has been such a positive one. The school offers basic, advanced and honors classes, they have a STEM prog...
2.0 parent
11/6/2017
They turn a blind eye to any issues that might tarnish their rosy reputation. They just don't want to deal with messy situations that some kids get into; sex, drugs, etc.. So, they sweep it under a rug, candy coat it, whatever they feel they have to do. This creates an atmosphere of enabling and den...
5.0 parent
8/28/2017
With every school you have the good , the bad, and the ugly. This school overall is extremely effective in challenging their students. They're winners in their curriculum as well as their athletics department. Well done Ruckel. I do agree that they need better conflict resolution.
3.0 other
5/10/2017
Honest review:The school academically and athletically speaking is great. Their programs are equally great, I.e., media center after school help and teachers that open their classroom doors early morning and evening to help struggling students. My son played in quite a few sports where he has been c...

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