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SHOAL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

3200 E REDSTONE AVE, CRESTVIEW, FL 32539OKALOOSA →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
927
Students
Total enrolled
$12,274
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 14% vs nat'l
21.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 37% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 927 students in grades 06–08 in CRESTVIEW, Florida.
14% below average funding
District spends $12,274 per pupil, 14% less than the national average of $14,347.
21.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

SHOAL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in CRESTVIEW, Florida, serving grades 06–08 with 927 students. The district invests $12,274 per student — 14% below the national average of $14,347, with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at SHOAL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

927
Total Students
21.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
55%
Free Lunch
44
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 Distribution474 male · 453 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility55%
National avg 52% · 514 students
Student Composition
54%
11%
19%
13%
Asian2%
White54%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black19%
Multiracial13%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120138001325

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 SCHOOLDESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOLMAX BRUNER JUNIOR 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)689-7229
NCES ID: 120138001325
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CRESTVIEW seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. 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
3200 E REDSTONE AVE, CRESTVIEW, FL 32539
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.