Oslo Middle School

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Oslo Middle School ranks 642 nd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Oslo Middle School is a public middle school located in Vero Beach, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 864 students. The school is part of the Indian River District, which is ranked 13th out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Oslo Middle School consistently outperforms the Indian River District and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores, including EOC/Algebra 1, EOC/Geometry, and EOC/Civics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Oslo Middle School had 74% proficiency in EOC/Algebra 1, compared to 55% for the district and the state. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 19.0% in 2019-2020 to 38.2% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than nearby schools like Sebastian River Middle School (36.0%) and Storm Grove Middle School (33.9%).

Oslo Middle School has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 42.36% White, 23.26% African American, and 25.69% Hispanic, which is more pronounced compared to some nearby schools like Sebastian Charter Junior High School, which has a higher percentage of White students (67.12%). This diversity is a strength that can contribute to a rich learning environment, but the school must ensure that all students have equal access to educational opportunities and support, especially given the concerning trend in chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public 6-8

480 20th Ave SW
Vero Beach, FL 32962

(772) 564-3980

District: Indian River

SchoolDigger Rank:
642^nd of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,154

Students who attend Oslo Middle School usually attend:

High:

Vero Beach High School

Feeder schools for Oslo Middle School:

Elementary:

Indian River Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 864

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.4%

Hispanic:

25.7%

African American:

23.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oslo Middle School ranks worse than 53.7% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked middle schools in the Indian River School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.27. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Oslo Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.4%), Hispanic (25.7%), African American (23.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Indian River School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oslo Middle School is 18.3, which is the 2^nd best among 5 middle schools in the Indian River School District. (See more...)

Compare Oslo Middle School employs 47 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oslo Middle School is $10,154, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 middle schools in the Indian River School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Oslo Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Oslo Middle School 642^nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Oslo Middle School in the ranking list.)

Indian River:

SchoolDigger ranks Indian River 13^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oslo Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	52.23	303^rd	593	48.9%
2005	54.69	300^th	602	50.2%
2006	60.30	266^th	675	60.6%
2007	56.17	339^th	736	53.9%
2008	59.56	319^th	740	56.9%
2009	55.73	374^th	780	52.1%
2010	53.68	423^rd	839	49.6%
2011	48.39	508^th	891	43.0%
2012	43.66	525^th	897	41.5%
2013	36.20	624^th	956	34.7%
2014	30.97	697^th	999	30.2%
2016	32.16	680^th	997	31.8%
2017	29.55	734^th	1031	28.8%
2018	32.83	701^st	1035	32.3%
2019	35.44	738^th	1099	32.8%
2021	37.96	708^th	1136	37.7%
2022	37.68	706^th	1148	38.5%
2023	44.46	643^rd	1177	45.4%
2024	46.27	642^nd	1196	46.3%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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100%

Reviews:

by a student
Thursday, April 7, 2022

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE SCHOOL. If I had the choice I wouldn't go within 1000000 miles of Oslo Middle School. The only good teachers are the ones I have the others are HORRIBLE. One even said a forbidden NO NO WORD. Absolutely disgusting garbage. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Oslo Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	931	219	6	28	7	n/a	n/a	0	1191
1996	931	219	6	28	7	n/a	n/a	0	1191
1997	928	246	10	34	3	n/a	n/a	0	1221
1998	952	245	11	37	3	n/a	n/a	0	1248
1999	968	256	10	59	3	n/a	n/a	0	1296
2000	947	241	9	65	4	n/a	n/a	0	1266
2001	921	239	13	73	5	n/a	n/a	0	1251
2002	854	231	13	88	9	n/a	n/a	0	1195
2003	854	231	13	88	9	n/a	n/a	0	1195
2004	874	235	8	87	8	n/a	n/a	0	1212
2005	877	226	14	107	6	n/a	n/a	0	1230
2006	837	199	16	111	5	n/a	n/a	0	1168
2007	781	188	18	127	2	n/a	n/a	28	1144
2008	726	207	22	135	1	n/a	n/a	42	1133
2009	702	193	16	126	2	n/a	n/a	40	1079
2010	611	169	13	134	1	n/a	n/a	26	954
2011	547	178	16	144	4	0	26	0	915
2012	509	184	20	156	4	0	28	0	901
2013	464	204	25	176	5	0	37	0	911
2014	457	204	21	185	5	0	48	0	920
2015	430	200	19	181	7	1	45	0	883
2016	402	197	13	167	8	1	39	0	827
2017	380	181	11	197	8	1	45	0	823
2018	390	200	11	193	4	0	44	0	842
2019	396	215	8	229	3	1	45	0	897
2020	413	236	7	228	0	0	42	0	926
2021	407	210	7	219	0	1	56	0	900
2022	380	208	11	233	0	0	64	0	896
2023	366	201	14	222	0	2	59	0	864

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oslo Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	1191	56.0	21.3	35.6
1996	1191	56.0	21.3	35.6
1997	1221	55.0	22.2	33.5
1998	1248	56.0	22.3	34.2
1999	1296	61.0	21.2	43.9
2000	1266	62.0	20.4	42
2001	1251	59.0	21.2	45.5
2002	1195	24.0	49.8	45.8
2003	1195	24.0	49.8	45.8
2004	1212	64.0	18.9	44.6
2005	1230	66.0	18.6	52.6
2006	1168	65.0	18.0	40
2007	1144	66.0	17.3	40
2008	1133	66.0	17.2	43.3
2009	1079	75.7	15.4	41.5
2010	954	58.0	16.4	51.1
2011	915	52.6	17.3	59.6
2012	901	51.0	17.6	63.7
2013	911	49.0	18.5	68.5
2014	920	50.0	18.4	71.7
2015	883	51.0	17.3	73.7
2016	827	46.0	17.9	73.6
2017	823	48.0	17.1	74.4
2018	842	48.0	17.5	71.3
2019	897	49.5	18.1	75.5
2020	926	48.0	19.2	73.5
2021	900	48.0	18.7	75.7
2022	896	48.0	18.6	60.3
2023	864	47.0	18.3	72.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oslo Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	1191	56.0	21.3	35.6
1996	1191	56.0	21.3	35.6
1997	1221	55.0	22.2	33.5
1998	1248	56.0	22.3	34.2
1999	1296	61.0	21.2	43.9
2000	1266	62.0	20.4	42
2001	1251	59.0	21.2	45.5
2002	1195	24.0	49.8	45.8
2003	1195	24.0	49.8	45.8
2004	1212	64.0	18.9	44.6
2005	1230	66.0	18.6	52.6
2006	1168	65.0	18.0	40
2007	1144	66.0	17.3	40
2008	1133	66.0	17.2	43.3
2009	1079	75.7	15.4	41.5
2010	954	58.0	16.4	51.1
2011	915	52.6	17.3	59.6
2012	901	51.0	17.6	63.7
2013	911	49.0	18.5	68.5
2014	920	50.0	18.4	71.7
2015	883	51.0	17.3	73.7
2016	827	46.0	17.9	73.6
2017	823	48.0	17.1	74.4
2018	842	48.0	17.5	71.3
2019	897	49.5	18.1	75.5
2020	926	48.0	19.2	73.5
2021	900	48.0	18.7	75.7
2022	896	48.0	18.6	60.3
2023	864	47.0	18.3	72.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oslo Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$983 (11.1%)	$7,862 (88.9%)	$8,845
2019	$903 (10.5%)	$7,665 (89.5%)	$8,568
2020	$730 (8.6%)	$7,734 (91.4%)	$8,464
2021	$1,654 (18.4%)	$7,336 (81.6%)	$8,990
2022	$1,787 (17.8%)	$8,254 (82.2%)	$10,041
2023	$2,403 (23.7%)	$7,749 (76.3%)	$10,154

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oslo Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 738^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 643^rd of 1177 Middle schools	12.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oslo Middle School)	46	47	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indian River)	52	52
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oslo Middle School)	39	40	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Indian River)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oslo Middle School)	38	41	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indian River)	51	47	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oslo Middle School)	42	35	7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Indian River)	53	41	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oslo Middle School)	45	41	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indian River)	53	48	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oslo Middle School)	46	32	14%
8th Grade Mathematics (Indian River)	47	37	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Oslo Middle School)	43	49	6%
8th Grade Science (Indian River)	49	51	2%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Oslo Middle School)	61	66	5%
End of Course Civics (Indian River)	69	67	2%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Oslo Middle School)	79	60	19%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Indian River)	59	48	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Oslo Middle School)	95	95
End of Course Geometry (Indian River)	53	36	17%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	897	864	3.7%
African American	215	201	6.5%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	8	14	75%
Hispanic	229	222	3.1%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	396	366	7.6%
Two or More Races	45	59	31.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.5%	72.5%	3%

Schools Near Oslo Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oslo Middle School	Public	6-8	480 20th Ave SW	Vero Beach	32962	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 564-3980	864	47	18.3	72.5%	366 (42.4%)	201 (23.3%)	222 (25.7%)	14 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (6.8%)	46.3	642^nd of 1196 public middle schools	46.3%		44.5	643^rd of 1177 public middle schools	45.4%	1	54.0	42.0	42.0	57.0	42.0	54.0	48.0	74.0	89.0	66.0	$10,154	$2,403	$7,749
Gifford Middle School	Public	6-8	4530 28th Ct	Vero Beach	32967	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 564-3550	582	29	20.0	71.8%	212 (36.4%)	222 (38.1%)	119 (20.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.3%)	37.2	762^nd of 1196 public middle schools	36.3%		30.5	838^th of 1177 public middle schools	28.8%	76	56.0	38.0	49.0	49.0	32.0	22.0	40.0	78.0	100.0	64.0	$11,208	$2,898	$8,309
Storm Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	6400 57th St	Vero Beach	32967	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	No	(772) 564-6400	1,020	55	18.5	50.5%	621 (60.9%)	138 (13.5%)	186 (18.2%)	16 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	55 (5.4%)	51.9	562^nd of 1196 public middle schools	53.0%		52.4	531^st of 1177 public middle schools	54.9%	31	55.0	44.0	51.0	60.0	50.0	45.0	51.0	86.0	100.0	63.0	$9,232	$2,391	$6,841
Dan McCarty Middle School	Public	6-8	1201 Mississippi Ave	Fort Pierce	34950	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5700	747	38	19.6	88.4%	68 (9.1%)	410 (54.9%)	236 (31.6%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.7%)	19.5	1003^rd of 1196 public middle schools	16.1%		16.1	1027^th of 1177 public middle schools	12.7%	24	34.0	29.0	28.0	40.0	22.0	35.0	30.0	72.0		41.0	$12,954	$2,662	$10,292
Forest Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	3201 S 25th St	Fort Pierce	34981	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5885	871	42	20.7	79.2%	138 (15.8%)	345 (39.6%)	342 (39.3%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.2%)	25.6	921^st of 1196 public middle schools	23.0%		22.5	949^th of 1177 public middle schools	19.4%	28	43.0	28.0	38.0	27.0	16.0	45.0	37.0	86.0	100.0	41.0	$11,142	$2,009	$9,133
Sebastian River Middle School	Public	6-8	9400 Fellsmere Rd	Sebastian	32958	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 564-5111	862	41	21.0	65.3%	392 (45.5%)	118 (13.7%)	316 (36.7%)	11 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.9%)	53.9	530^th of 1196 public middle schools	55.7%		40.4	697^th of 1177 public middle schools	40.8%	167	52.0	48.0	47.0	60.0	59.0	48.0	54.0	89.0	100.0	62.0	$9,463	$2,598	$6,865
Sebastian Charter Junior High School	Public, Charter	6-8	782 Wave St	Sebastian	32958	Indian River County	Indian River	Yes	No	No	No	(772) 388-8838	292	18	16.2	41.1%	196 (67.1%)	22 (7.5%)	59 (20.2%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	87.8	111^th of 1196 public middle schools	90.7%		91.4	68^th of 1177 public middle schools	94.2%	43	74.0	72.0	81.0	89.0	26.0	80.0	87.0	91.0	100.0	91.0	$9,842	$1,060	$8,781
Southern Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	5500 NE Saint James Dr	Port St Lucie	34983	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 785-5640	894	37	24.1	76.5%	274 (30.6%)	293 (32.8%)	274 (30.6%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	45 (5.0%)	30.2	860^th of 1196 public middle schools	28.1%		23.9	926^th of 1177 public middle schools	21.3%	66	40.0	35.0	40.0	26.0	20.0	58.0	34.0	81.0	96.0	52.0	$9,750	$1,608	$8,142

Frequently Asked Questions about Oslo Middle School

What district is Oslo Middle School in?

Indian River

What is the racial makeup of Oslo Middle School?

Students at Oslo Middle School are 42% White, 26% Hispanic, 23% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Oslo Middle School attend?

Students who attend Oslo Middle School usually go on to attend Vero Beach High School

Is Oslo Middle School a good school?

Oslo Middle School ranks 642^nd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Oslo Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 864 students attended Oslo Middle School.

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