Okaloosa STEMM Academy

The Okaloosa Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical (STEMM) Academy is an innovative middle school that provides a free and public education to sixth- through eighth-grade students in Okaloosa County with a curriculum focused on academic rigor and acceleration. The STEMM Academy was established in 2012 as part of the Okaloosa STEMM Center. In addition to the STEMM Academy, the Okaloosa STEMM Center includes the Center for STEMM Innovation (CSI) teacher training center, and a central location for PreK students with disabilities. The families, faculty, staff, and administration at STEMM emphasize student academic achievement as our primary mission and are committed to continuous school improvement. Adhering to the rigorous national accrediting standards established by AdvancED, STEMM has been accredited by CogNiA/AdvancED every year. STEMM has consistently earned an "A" rating from the Florida Department of Education's School Recognition Program.

Grades 6-8.

STEMM Little Stingers Program
Our Little Stingers Program consists of prekindergarten for students with disabilities and Community Classrooms which are a blend of VPK and PreKD students.

Our teachers strive to create positive nurturing environments for children to reach their full potential. Their goal is to partner with families to shape the emotional and intellectual development of children with varying abilities in a developmentally appropriate environment that fosters individuality, develops creativity, and respects diversity.