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Suwannee Middle School

Summary:

Suwannee Middle School is a public middle school located in Live Oak, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 989 students. The school is part of the Suwannee District, which is ranked 38 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Suwannee Middle School has consistently ranked in the lower half of Florida middle schools, ranking between 601 and 723 out of around 1,000 schools over the past decade. The school has maintained a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other middle schools in the state. Chronic absenteeism has been a significant issue, rising from 14.6% in 2019-2020 to over 38% in recent years, which may be impacting the school's academic performance. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on various state assessments, is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 29% in 8th grade math to 76% in Algebra 1.

Despite consistent funding increases, from $6,836 per student in 2019-2020 to $8,289 per student in 2022-2023, Suwannee Middle School has struggled to improve its academic performance. This suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its instructional strategies, teacher professional development, or other factors that could be contributing to the academic challenges. Unfortunately, the data provided does not include information about any nearby or comparable schools, making it difficult to draw meaningful comparisons that could provide valuable insights to guide the school's improvement efforts.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1730 Walker Ave SW
       Live Oak, FL  32064

(386) 647-4500

District: Suwannee

SchoolDigger Rank:
658th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,289 Help


Students who attend Suwannee Middle School usually attend:

High:    Branford High School
    Suwannee High School

Feeder schools for Suwannee Middle School:

Elementary:    Branford Elementary School
    Suwannee Pineview Elementary
    Suwannee Riverside Elementary
    Suwannee Springcrest Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  989

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.0%
Hispanic:
25.5%
African American:
17.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Suwannee Middle School ranks worse than 55% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.82. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Suwannee Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52%), Hispanic (25.5%), African American (17.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Suwannee Middle School is 20.2. (See more...)
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Compare Suwannee Middle School employs 48.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Suwannee Middle School is $8,289.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Suwannee Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Suwannee Middle School 658th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Suwannee Middle School in the ranking list.)

Suwannee:

SchoolDigger ranks Suwannee 38th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Suwannee Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.82 385th 593 35.1%
2005 47.76 346th 602 42.5%
2006 41.73 422nd 675 37.5%
2007 47.86 411th 736 44.2%
2008 43.19 461st 740 37.7%
2009 45.13 469th 780 39.9%
2010 38.82 561st 839 33.1%
2011 37.02 605th 891 32.1%
2012 41.35 551st 897 38.6%
2013 40.68 584th 956 38.9%
2014 40.77 601st 999 39.8%
2016 34.93 653rd 997 34.5%
2017 41.29 601st 1031 41.7%
2018 35.45 675th 1035 34.8%
2019 36.41 723rd 1099 34.2%
2021 36.99 720th 1136 36.6%
2022 39.21 685th 1148 40.3%
2023 45.61 627th 1177 46.7%
2024 44.82 658th 1196 45.0%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

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

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Enrollment information for Suwannee Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 626 199 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 826
1989 615 197 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 818
1990 625 169 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1991 813 226 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1044
1992 819 227 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1057
1993 870 234 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1120
1994 876 245 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1141
1995 875 244 5 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1144
1996 875 244 5 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1144
1997 860 237 2 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1122
1998 846 220 3 19 2 n/a n/a 0 1090
1999 804 220 4 27 3 n/a n/a 0 1058
2000 750 218 5 33 7 n/a n/a 0 1013
2001 683 214 3 38 10 n/a n/a 0 948
2002 758 208 8 41 8 n/a n/a 0 1023
2003 758 208 8 41 8 n/a n/a 0 1023
2004 783 231 6 51 4 n/a n/a 0 1075
2005 787 220 5 58 4 n/a n/a 0 1074
2006 772 232 4 64 3 n/a n/a 0 1075
2007 762 206 1 69 2 n/a n/a 10 1050
2008 718 181 2 73 3 n/a n/a 16 993
2009 737 171 1 93 2 n/a n/a 17 1021
2010 763 169 4 99 2 n/a n/a 24 1061
2011 727 182 9 152 5 0 39 0 1114
2012 700 157 11 158 7 1 43 0 1077
2013 658 186 9 152 7 1 35 0 1048
2014 598 190 11 173 5 1 33 0 1011
2015 588 191 10 170 2 0 38 0 999
2016 553 181 10 174 1 0 38 0 957
2017 565 169 10 183 2 0 33 0 962
2018 548 191 4 208 1 0 42 0 994
2019 591 199 4 211 1 0 33 0 1039
2020 565 195 3 227 2 0 36 0 1028
2021 520 181 4 217 1 0 36 0 959
2022 484 183 7 240 3 0 56 0 973
2023 514 169 10 252 1 0 43 0 989

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 Suwannee Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 826 41.0 20.1 33.9
1989 818 42.0 19.4 50.5
1990 798 41.0 19.4 34.6
1991 1044 50.0 20.8 38.9
1992 1057 53.0 19.9 28.2
1993 1120 51.0 22.0 28.4
1994 1141 50.0 22.8 47.6
1995 1144 52.0 22.0 36.5
1996 1144 52.0 22.0 36.5
1997 1122 52.0 21.6 37.3
1998 1090 52.0 21.0 39
1999 1058 52.0 20.3 45.6
2000 1013 51.0 19.9 48.2
2001 948 52.0 18.2 47.9
2002 1023 51.0 20.1 51.3
2003 1023 51.0 20.1 51.3
2004 1075 56.0 19.2 50.8
2005 1074 57.0 18.8 52.7
2006 1075 62.0 17.3 52.7
2007 1050 63.0 16.7 54
2008 993 62.0 16.0 58.9
2009 1021 61.6 18.2 63.2
2010 1061 59.0 17.9 68.6
2011 1114 57.8 19.2 66.5
2012 1077 59.8 18.0 69.6
2013 1048 61.0 17.1 70
2014 1011 59.0 17.1 47.6
2015 999 58.0 17.2 46.6
2016 957 59.0 16.2 45
2017 962 60.0 16.0 60.8
2018 994 52.0 19.1 82.6
2019 1039 52.9 19.6 59.3
2020 1028 54.6 18.8 60.1
2021 959 46.7 20.5 61.5
2022 973 49.8 19.5 62.6
2023 989 48.8 20.2 63.9

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 Suwannee Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 826 41.0 20.1 33.9
1989 818 42.0 19.4 50.5
1990 798 41.0 19.4 34.6
1991 1044 50.0 20.8 38.9
1992 1057 53.0 19.9 28.2
1993 1120 51.0 22.0 28.4
1994 1141 50.0 22.8 47.6
1995 1144 52.0 22.0 36.5
1996 1144 52.0 22.0 36.5
1997 1122 52.0 21.6 37.3
1998 1090 52.0 21.0 39
1999 1058 52.0 20.3 45.6
2000 1013 51.0 19.9 48.2
2001 948 52.0 18.2 47.9
2002 1023 51.0 20.1 51.3
2003 1023 51.0 20.1 51.3
2004 1075 56.0 19.2 50.8
2005 1074 57.0 18.8 52.7
2006 1075 62.0 17.3 52.7
2007 1050 63.0 16.7 54
2008 993 62.0 16.0 58.9
2009 1021 61.6 18.2 63.2
2010 1061 59.0 17.9 68.6
2011 1114 57.8 19.2 66.5
2012 1077 59.8 18.0 69.6
2013 1048 61.0 17.1 70
2014 1011 59.0 17.1 47.6
2015 999 58.0 17.2 46.6
2016 957 59.0 16.2 45
2017 962 60.0 16.0 60.8
2018 994 52.0 19.1 82.6
2019 1039 52.9 19.6 59.3
2020 1028 54.6 18.8 60.1
2021 959 46.7 20.5 61.5
2022 973 49.8 19.5 62.6
2023 989 48.8 20.2 63.9

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 Suwannee Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $627 (8.9%) $6,421 (91.1%) $7,048
2019 $589 (8.4%) $6,408 (91.6%) $6,997
2020 $644 (9.4%) $6,194 (90.6%) $6,836
2021 $1,262 (16.5%) $6,406 (83.5%) $7,669
2022 $1,457 (17.8%) $6,735 (82.2%) $8,191
2023 $1,355 (16.3%) $6,935 (83.7%) $8,289

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Suwannee 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 723rd of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 627th of 1177 Middle schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Suwannee Middle School)4240
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Suwannee)4641
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Suwannee Middle School)3944
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Suwannee)4546
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Suwannee Middle School)4240
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Suwannee)4242
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Suwannee Middle School)4547
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Suwannee)5052
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Suwannee Middle School)4840
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Suwannee)4742
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Suwannee Middle School)3115
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Suwannee)3019
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Suwannee Middle School)5250
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Suwannee)5249
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Suwannee Middle School)7065
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Suwannee)6863
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Suwannee Middle School)8288
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Suwannee)4542
 3%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students1039989
 4.8%
African American199169
 15.1%
American Indian11
Asian410
 150%
Hispanic211252
 19.4%
Pacific Islander00
White591514
 13%
Two or More Races3343
 30.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.3%63.9%
 4.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Suwannee Middle School

Students who attend Suwannee Middle School usually go on to attend Branford High School

Suwannee Middle School ranks 658th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Suwannee Middle School are 52% White, 25% Hispanic, 17% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 989 students attended Suwannee Middle School.


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