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MAX BRUNER JUNIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

322 HOLMES BLVD NW, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548OKALOOSA →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
776
Students
Total enrolled
$12,274
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 14% vs nat'l
17.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 12% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 776 students in grades 06–08 in FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida.
14% below average funding
District spends $12,274 per pupil, 14% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MAX BRUNER JUNIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida, serving grades 06–08 with 776 students. The district invests $12,274 per student — 14% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at MAX BRUNER JUNIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

776
Total Students
17.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
45
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution407 male · 369 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 510 students
Student Composition
45%
22%
19%
11%
Asian1%
White45%
Hispanic / Latino22%
Black19%
Multiracial11%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120138001352

Academic Outcomes at MAX BRUNER JUNIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 57th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 32548

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,274Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,274
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,401
Student Support$2,332
Administration$1,473
Operations$1,841
Other$1,227
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,274 spent per student, an estimated $5,438 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
43%
State government
37.4%
Local (property tax)
43.0%
Federal programs
19.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ANTIOCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDESTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLIZA JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOLRIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+13 more
↓
Middle
DAVIDSON MIDDLE SCHOOLC. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOLSHOAL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOLDESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
+2 more
↓
High School
CRESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOLNICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLCHOCTAWHATCHEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLFORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyOkaloosa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictOKALOOSA →
Phone: (850)833-3266
NCES ID: 120138001352
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FORT WALTON BEACH seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in OKALOOSA
High
CRESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
2,315 students · 09–12
42% FRL
High
NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2,039 students · 09–12
● 43 opp19% FRL
High
CHOCTAWHATCHEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1,677 students · 09–12
● 43 opp52% FRL
High
FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
1,620 students · 09–12
● 45 opp42% FRL
Other
BAKER SCHOOL
1,484 students · PK–12
53% FRL
Mid
DAVIDSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,149 students · 06–08
55% FRL
Mid
C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,136 students · 06–08
● 43 opp23% FRL
Elem
ANTIOCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1,016 students · PK–05
45% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
322 HOLMES BLVD NW, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.