C.W. Ruckel Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

201 Partin Dr N, Niceville, FL

Okaloosa County School District

1,054 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Paul Whiddon

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1

Math Proficiency
87%

Reading Proficiency
73%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

73%

Math Proficiency

87%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 20:1 Teachers 52	Full Time Teachers 52
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 51.4%	Male 48.6%
White 77.1%	Hispanic 11.8%
Two or more races 7.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 parent

4/9/2026

School restrooms are consistently dirty and unhygienic. The situation has become so severe that my son has even asked to wear a diaper to avoid using the restroom at school.It appears that student restrooms are not being maintained, while teacher restrooms remain clean. No one seems to be monitoring...

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.

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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

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A-

Emerald Coast Autism Center

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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 87% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% 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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