For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,337 students in Okeechobee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
51爆料s in Okeechobee School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
13 Schools
4,290 Schools
# Students
6,337 Students
2,874,702 Students
# Teachers
336 Teachers
155,474 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Okeechobee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
# American Indian Students
59 Students
7,133 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
56 Students
82,760 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,830 Students
1,068,494 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
37%
# Black Students
388 Students
600,830 Students
% Black Students
6%
21%
# White Students
2,813 Students
989,595 Students
% White Students
44%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
182 Students
120,924 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
125
65,578
# Students in K Grade:
447
196,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
515
205,087
# Students in 2nd Grade:
472
211,726
# Students in 3rd Grade:
481
218,080
# Students in 4th Grade:
497
214,474
# Students in 5th Grade:
431
205,823
# Students in 6th Grade:
441
211,357
# Students in 7th Grade:
526
223,611
# Students in 8th Grade:
467
218,800
# Students in 9th Grade:
548
233,102
# Students in 10th Grade:
506
236,121
# Students in 11th Grade:
487
221,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
394
213,834
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,332 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,949. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,901 is less than the state median of $11,603. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,332
$11,949
Spending / Student
$10,901
$11,603
Best Okeechobee School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seminole Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2690 Nw 42nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5116
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5116
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Everglades Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3725 Se 8th St
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5108
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5108
Grades: PK-5
| 774 students
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 Nw 10th Ter
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5100
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #44.
South Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2468 Sw 7th Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5087
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5087
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Nw 34th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Grades: K-12
| 61 students
Rank: #66.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 Sw 28th St
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5070
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5070
Grades: 6-8
| 711 students
Rank: #77.
Yearling Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 Nw 23rd Ln
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5056
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5056
Grades: 6-8
| 625 students
Rank: #88.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Sw 5th Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5077
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5077
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #99.
Okeechobee High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Us Highway 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5025
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5025
Grades: 9-12
| 1,741 students
Rank: #1010.
Tantie
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5050 Ne 168th Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-9922
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-9922
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Rank: #1111.
Okeechobee Achievement Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Nw 34th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Grades: PK-12
| 179 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Student Serv./special Programs
Alternative School
700 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Okeechobee School District?
Okeechobee School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,337 students.
What is the rank of Okeechobee School District?
Okeechobee School District is ranked #56 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Okeechobee School District?
45% of Okeechobee School District students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Okeechobee School District?
Okeechobee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Okeechobee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,901 is less than the state median of $11,603. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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