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

1,054 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Paul Whiddon

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1

Math Proficiency
81%

Reading Proficiency
68%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

68%

Math Proficiency

81%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

20:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

4.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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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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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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Niceville Senior High School

9th to 12th
Public

Rocky Bayou Christian School - Niceville Campus

Pre-K to 12th
Private

A-

Emerald Coast Autism Center

Pre-K to 10th
Private

Florida Okaloosa County Niceville 32578

C.W. Ruckel Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Niceville, FL and is served by the Okaloosa County School District in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,054 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. C.W. Ruckel Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Niceville Senior High School, Rocky Bayou Christian School - Niceville Campus, Emerald Coast Autism Center, and more. Learn more about what Niceville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near C.W. Ruckel Middle School.

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