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School Comparison

C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL
vs.
DESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL
DESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than DESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (573.5:1 vs. 405:1).
  • C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than DESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (99 vs. 27).
  • DESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL (167 vs. 118).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

DESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL (167 vs. 118).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than DESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (99 vs. 27).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

DESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL (69 vs. 55).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than DESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (573.5:1 vs. 405:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL
$10,809.24
DESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
$10,809.24
Local revenue share
C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL
47.5%
DESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
47.5%
State revenue share
C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL
35.8%
DESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
35.8%
Federal revenue share
C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL
16.7%
DESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
16.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL
23.8%
DESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
23.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Okaloosa County
$79,097
Okaloosa County
$79,097
Poverty rate
Okaloosa County
9.3%
Okaloosa County
9.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Okaloosa County
34.2%
Okaloosa County
34.2%
Unemployment rate
Okaloosa County
3.1%
Okaloosa County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.