Swift Creek Middle School

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Swift Creek Middle School ranks 371 st of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Swift Creek Middle School is a public middle school in Tallahassee, Florida, serving 772 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Leon District, which is ranked 48 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Swift Creek Middle School consistently outperforms the Leon District and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, with exceptional performance in EOC/Algebra 1 (93% proficient), EOC/Geometry (100% proficient), and EOC/Biology 1 (97% proficient). The school's proficiency rates in FAST/English Language Arts and FAST/Math also exceed the district and state averages. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.6% in 2018-2019 to 29.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Deerlake Middle School and William J. Montford III Middle School also demonstrate strong academic performance, while Griffin Middle School, R. Frank Nims Middle School, and Elizabeth Cobb Middle School have significantly lower proficiency rates. The diversity of Swift Creek Middle School's student population, with 51.04% White, 28.89% African American, 8.55% Hispanic, and 4.15% Asian, is a strength that could be leveraged to foster a more inclusive and enriching educational experience.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2100 Pedrick Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32317

(850) 487-4868

District: Leon

SchoolDigger Rank:
371^st of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,825

Students who attend Swift Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lincoln High School

Feeder schools for Swift Creek Middle School:

Elementary:	Buck Lake Elementary School
	Chaires Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 772

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.0%

African American:

28.9%

Hispanic:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Swift Creek Middle School ranks better than 69% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 8 ranked middle schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.35. (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 Racial makeup is: White (51%), African American (28.9%), Hispanic (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Swift Creek Middle School is 18.8. 4 middle schools in the Leon School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Swift Creek Middle School employs 40.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swift Creek Middle School is $8,825. 5 middle schools in the Leon School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Swift Creek Middle School 371^st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Swift Creek Middle School in the ranking list.)

Leon:

SchoolDigger ranks Leon 48^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Swift Creek Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	85.82	66^th	593	88.9%
2005	89.44	45^th	602	92.5%
2006	82.96	92^nd	675	86.4%
2007	80.43	115^th	736	84.4%
2008	80.84	123^rd	740	83.4%
2009	78.31	148^th	780	81.0%
2010	78.70	154^th	839	81.6%
2011	83.64	119^th	891	86.6%
2012	81.44	140^th	897	84.4%
2013	82.62	135^th	956	85.9%
2014	78.62	187^th	999	81.3%
2016	75.43	226^th	997	77.3%
2017	71.52	276^th	1031	73.2%
2018	72.71	260^th	1035	74.9%
2019	66.92	340^th	1099	69.1%
2021	59.26	434^th	1136	61.8%
2022	60.15	419^th	1148	63.5%
2023	73.02	285^th	1177	75.8%
2024	66.35	371^st	1196	69.0%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Swift Creek Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	511	206	12	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	745
1996	511	206	12	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	745
1997	645	196	15	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	878
1998	749	205	14	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	992
1999	704	184	19	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	923
2000	654	185	20	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	876
2001	612	226	15	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	869
2002	678	262	19	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	977
2003	678	262	19	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	977
2004	721	252	21	27	2	n/a	n/a	0	1023
2005	703	255	17	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	1001
2006	689	256	22	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	997
2007	666	237	21	29	2	n/a	n/a	19	974
2008	695	233	21	30	3	n/a	n/a	20	1002
2009	528	191	24	26	1	n/a	n/a	21	791
2010	458	177	26	28	1	n/a	n/a	27	717
2011	431	169	26	28	0	1	30	0	685
2012	454	184	28	35	1	0	34	0	736
2013	461	177	33	34	3	0	28	0	736
2014	441	203	33	40	4	0	38	0	759
2015	434	198	27	44	5	0	41	0	749
2016	418	181	32	51	2	0	40	0	724
2017	443	204	38	48	1	0	35	0	769
2018	416	246	39	55	4	0	31	0	791
2019	438	256	43	51	3	2	41	0	834
2020	383	262	45	75	3	1	55	0	824
2021	394	237	46	71	1	1	56	0	806
2022	366	212	32	66	1	0	50	0	727
2023	394	223	32	66	0	0	57	0	772

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 Swift Creek Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	745	33.0	22.6	14.2
1996	745	33.0	22.6	14.2
1997	878	43.0	20.4	6.5
1998	992	49.0	20.2	10.5
1999	923	48.0	19.2	15.1
2000	876	45.0	19.5	12.1
2001	869	46.0	18.9	16.8
2002	977	45.0	21.7	16.5
2003	977	45.0	21.7	16.5
2004	1023	48.0	21.3	19.6
2005	1001	53.0	18.9	19.9
2006	997	50.0	19.9	19.5
2007	974	51.0	19.1	15.8
2008	1002	54.5	18.4	16.2
2009	791	51.1	17.8	20.6
2010	717	38.0	18.8	22
2011	685	36.9	18.5	22.9
2012	736	39.1	18.7	25
2013	736	42.0	17.5	21.1
2014	759	43.0	17.6	27.4
2015	749	39.0	19.2	29.1
2016	724	40.0	18.1	23.5
2017	769	40.0	19.2	29.4
2018	791	40.0	19.7	31.7
2019	834	38.2	21.7	29.4
2020	824	39.4	20.8	31.9
2021	806	38.7	20.8	44.9
2022	727	40.7	17.8	35.8
2023	772	40.9	18.8	33

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 Swift Creek Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	745	33.0	22.6	14.2
1996	745	33.0	22.6	14.2
1997	878	43.0	20.4	6.5
1998	992	49.0	20.2	10.5
1999	923	48.0	19.2	15.1
2000	876	45.0	19.5	12.1
2001	869	46.0	18.9	16.8
2002	977	45.0	21.7	16.5
2003	977	45.0	21.7	16.5
2004	1023	48.0	21.3	19.6
2005	1001	53.0	18.9	19.9
2006	997	50.0	19.9	19.5
2007	974	51.0	19.1	15.8
2008	1002	54.5	18.4	16.2
2009	791	51.1	17.8	20.6
2010	717	38.0	18.8	22
2011	685	36.9	18.5	22.9
2012	736	39.1	18.7	25
2013	736	42.0	17.5	21.1
2014	759	43.0	17.6	27.4
2015	749	39.0	19.2	29.1
2016	724	40.0	18.1	23.5
2017	769	40.0	19.2	29.4
2018	791	40.0	19.7	31.7
2019	834	38.2	21.7	29.4
2020	824	39.4	20.8	31.9
2021	806	38.7	20.8	44.9
2022	727	40.7	17.8	35.8
2023	772	40.9	18.8	33

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 Swift Creek Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$231 (3.4%)	$6,626 (96.6%)	$6,857
2019	$185 (2.6%)	$6,904 (97.4%)	$7,088
2020	$198 (2.8%)	$6,986 (97.2%)	$7,184
2021	$260 (3.5%)	$7,078 (96.5%)	$7,338
2022	$1,015 (11.6%)	$7,768 (88.5%)	$8,782
2023	$922 (10.4%)	$7,904 (89.6%)	$8,825

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Swift Creek 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 340^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 285^th of 1177 Middle schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Swift Creek Middle School)	65	60	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	54	53	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Swift Creek Middle School)	63	55	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Leon)	53	50	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Swift Creek Middle School)	58	58
7th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	56	48	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Swift Creek Middle School)	62	32	30%
7th Grade Mathematics (Leon)	60	46	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Swift Creek Middle School)	65	52	13%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	59	51	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Swift Creek Middle School)	46	61	15%
8th Grade Mathematics (Leon)	45	34	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Swift Creek Middle School)	58	45	13%
8th Grade Science (Leon)	44	38	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Swift Creek Middle School)	100	95	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Leon)	70	65	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course Civics (Swift Creek Middle School)	83	84	1%
End of Course Civics (Leon)	75	72	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Swift Creek Middle School)	98	91	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Leon)	69	65	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Swift Creek Middle School)	97	100	3%
End of Course Geometry (Leon)	67	55	12%
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	834	772	7.4%
African American	256	223	12.9%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	43	32	25.6%
Hispanic	51	66	29.4%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	438	394	10%
Two or More Races	41	57	39%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.4%	33%	3.7%

Schools Near Swift Creek 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 Biology 1 (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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Swift Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	2100 Pedrick Rd	Tallahassee	32317	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-4868	772	41	18.8	33.0%	394 (51.0%)	223 (28.9%)	66 (8.5%)	32 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.4%)	66.4	371^st of 1196 public middle schools	69.0%		73	285^th of 1177 public middle schools	75.8%	86	72.0	61.0	60.0	59.0	59.0	69.0	32.0	93.0	100.0	97.0	82.0	$8,825	$922	$7,904
Elizabeth Cobb Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	915 Hillcrest Ave	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	No	(850) 488-3364	769	43	18.0	43.2%	211 (27.4%)	414 (53.8%)	54 (7.0%)	26 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (8.2%)	37.9	751^st of 1196 public middle schools	37.2%		37.5	733^rd of 1177 public middle schools	37.7%	18	57.0	46.0	43.0	51.0	47.0	27.0	11.0	90.0	100.0	82.0	62.0	$9,086	$999	$8,087
William J Montford III Middle School	Public	6-8	5789 Pimlico Dr	Tallahassee	32309	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 922-6011	921	43	21.5	21.5%	614 (66.7%)	127 (13.8%)	97 (10.5%)	26 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (6.2%)	82.1	170^th of 1196 public middle schools	85.8%		84.8	143^rd of 1177 public middle schools	87.9%	27	68.0	72.0	66.0	81.0	86.0	71.0	58.0	98.0	100.0	100.0	84.0	$8,287	$934	$7,354
Fairview Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3415 Zillah St	Tallahassee	32305	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-6880	747	40	18.5	57.8%	90 (12.0%)	476 (63.7%)	57 (7.6%)	76 (10.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.0%)	35	795^th of 1196 public middle schools	33.5%		31.5	823^rd of 1177 public middle schools	30.1%	28	49.0	40.0	45.0	47.0	49.0	38.0	17.0	100.0	98.0	99.0	62.0	$9,432	$1,895	$7,537
Raa Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	401 W Tharpe St	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	No	(850) 488-6287	855	40	21.4	49.1%	222 (26.0%)	483 (56.5%)	63 (7.4%)	10 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	73 (8.5%)	38.2	744^th of 1196 public middle schools	37.8%		37.6	731^st of 1177 public middle schools	37.9%	13	44.0	49.0	48.0	40.0	53.0	38.0	27.0	99.0	100.0	100.0	72.0	$7,667	$758	$6,909
Griffin Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	800 Alabama St	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-8436	532	33	16.1	76.7%	34 (6.4%)	420 (78.9%)	48 (9.0%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.5%)	10	1108^th of 1196 public middle schools	7.4%		13.2	1058^th of 1177 public middle schools	10.1%	50	21.0	21.0	24.0	29.0	13.0	30.0	8.0	59.0		73.0	58.0	$11,990	$2,682	$9,308
R. Frank Nims Middle School	Public	6-8	723 W Orange Ave	Tallahassee	32310	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-5960	609	33	18.4	82.1%	33 (5.4%)	475 (78.0%)	67 (11.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (4.9%)	22	970^th of 1196 public middle schools	18.9%		10	1086^th of 1177 public middle schools	7.7%	116	32.0	26.0	26.0	23.0	34.0	49.0	34.0	94.0	59.0	78.0	87.0	$9,763	$2,174	$7,590
Deerlake Middle School	Public	6-8	9902 Deer Lk W	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 922-6545	894	44	20.1	16.4%	608 (68.0%)	86 (9.6%)	90 (10.1%)	65 (7.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.7%)	85.2	141^st of 1196 public middle schools	88.2%		90.2	83^rd of 1177 public middle schools	92.9%	58	72.0	70.0	73.0	80.0	86.0	72.0	64.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	92.0	$9,040	$966	$8,074
Riversprings Middle School	Public	6-8	800 Spring Creek Hwy	Crawfordville	32327	Wakulla County	Wakulla	No	No	No	No	(850) 926-2300	549	31	17.7	35.7%	416 (75.8%)	71 (12.9%)	24 (4.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	32 (5.8%)	59	455^th of 1196 public middle schools	62.0%		74.7	260^th of 1177 public middle schools	77.9%	195	53.0	63.0	64.0	47.0	69.0	14.0	49.0	71.0	100.0		68.0	$9,496	$1,200	$8,297

Frequently Asked Questions about Swift Creek Middle School

What high school do graduates of Swift Creek Middle School attend?

Students who attend Swift Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Lincoln High School

How many students attend Swift Creek Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 772 students attended Swift Creek Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Swift Creek Middle School?

Students at Swift Creek Middle School are 51% White, 29% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Swift Creek Middle School a good school?

Swift Creek Middle School ranks 371^st of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Swift Creek Middle School in?

Leon

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