OCSD receives top marks from Florida Department of Education with 64 percent score, A grade for the 2023–24 school year
Okaloosa County, Florida – Attesting to its consistent success in educational standards as recorded by the Florida Department of Education, the Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) has once more received an A for the 2023–24 school year. With a changed grading system, the district scored 772 out of a possible 1200 points, therefore securing 64 percent of the total points available.
The evaluation standards this year set separate targets for various educational levels. While middle, high, and combination schools needed 64 percent or more, elementary schools within the district needed to reach at least 62 percent of the total points to obtain an A grade. Over its several educational sites, the OCSD effectively satisfied these requirements.
Marcus Chambers, Superintendent of Schools, expressed immense happiness in this achievement.
“Once again, the Okaloosa County School District has earned an A rating from the Florida Department of Education, a testament to the unwavering dedication and hard work of our students, teachers, staff, and administrators,” he stated.
Emphasizing the district’s constant achievement, he pointed out that Okaloosa is among just three districts in Florida to have an A rating every year since grades were awarded starting in 2014.
Over the past few years, the district has clearly improved in several important academic categories. From 64.75 percent in 2022 to 67.25 percent in 2024, performance marks in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, and History have gone up. Learning gains also rise significantly from 51.75 percent in 2022 to 57.25 percent in 2024.
With Bruner Middle School and Meigs Middle School moving from a C to a B and Lewis School along with Shoal River Middle School moving from a B to an A, several of the district’s schools show considerable improvement. These successes show how dedicated the district is to not only upholding high standards but also to always looking for means of development.
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Superintendent Chambers reiterated the district’s focus on ongoing improvement.
“Although we have consistently maintained an A rating, we strive for continuous improvement as we move forward,” said Chambers.
For additional details on the grading criteria and the performance of other schools within the state, visit the Florida Department of Education’s school accountability report website at https://www.fldoe.org/accountability/accountability-reporting/school-grades.
