Suwannee Opportunity School

Summary:

Suwannee Opportunity School is an alternative public school in Live Oak, Florida, serving grades 1-12 with a total enrollment of 50 students. This school faces significant challenges, with higher chronic absenteeism rates, lower academic performance, and a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools.

Suwannee Opportunity School has a chronic absenteeism rate of 58.1%, much higher than the Suwannee district average of 48.7% and the Florida state average. Academically, only 9% of students were proficient or better in EOC/Civics, compared to 72% in the Suwannee district and 67% statewide. The school's student population is more racially diverse, with 56% White, 28% African American, and 14% Hispanic, compared to the nearby Suwannee Virtual School, which has a student population that is 53.68% White, 17.89% African American, and 22.11% Hispanic.

Interestingly, the racial diversity at Suwannee Opportunity School has decreased over the past three years, and the school has a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (82%) compared to Suwannee Virtual School (25.26%). These factors may contribute to the school's challenges, and addressing socioeconomic barriers could be crucial for improving student outcomes at Suwannee Opportunity School.

Detail:

Public, Alternative 1-12

325 Pinewood Dr
Live Oak, FL 32064

(386) 647-4655

District: Suwannee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1138^th of 1,196 Florida Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 56

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.4%

African American:

23.2%

Two or more races:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Suwannee Opportunity School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.93. (See more...)

Compare Details Suwannee Opportunity School ranks worse than 95.2% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.53. (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 Suwannee Opportunity School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), African American (23.2%), two or more races (12.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Suwannee School District. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Suwannee Opportunity School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Suwannee Opportunity School 1138^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Suwannee Opportunity School in the ranking list.)

Suwannee:

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

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Rank History for Suwannee Opportunity School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	1.93	2228^th	2240	0.5%

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Rank History for Suwannee Opportunity School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	5.06	1112^th	1136	2.1%
2024	5.53	1138^th	1196	4.8%

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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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Enrollment information for Suwannee Opportunity School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	31	20	8	5	64
2021	37	20	5	1	63
2022	37	7	4	5	53
2023	28	14	7	1	50
2024	31	13	5	7	56

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 Opportunity School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	64	4.9	12.9	48.4
2021	63	0.0	n/a	39.7
2022	53	n/a	n/a	5.7
2023	50	0.0	n/a	82
2024	56	0.0	n/a	87.5

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 Suwannee Opportunity School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	64	4.9	12.9	48.4
2021	63	0.0	n/a	39.7
2022	53	n/a	n/a	5.7
2023	50	0.0	n/a	82
2024	56	0.0	n/a	87.5

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.

Schools Near Suwannee Opportunity School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	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
Suwannee Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	305 Pinewood Dr SW	Live Oak	32064	Suwannee County	Suwannee	No	No	Yes	No	(386) 647-4655	71	0		28.2%	45 (63.4%)	9 (12.7%)	12 (16.9%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)								(n/a)			40.0	54.0			15.0	57.0		$10,160	$659	$9,501
Suwannee Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	305 Pinewood Dr SW	Live Oak	32064	Suwannee County	Suwannee	No	No	Yes	No	(386) 647-4655	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Suwannee Opportunity School	Public, Alternative	1-12	325 Pinewood Dr	Live Oak	32064	Suwannee County	Suwannee	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 647-4655	56	0		87.5%	31 (55.4%)	13 (23.2%)	5 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (12.5%)								(n/a)	18.0	17.0			9.0	17.0			9.0
Suwannee Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	305 Pinewood Dr SW	Live Oak	32064	Suwannee County	Suwannee	No	No	Yes	No	(386) 647-4655	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Community Base Service Students	Public, Alternative	K-12	1740 Ohio Ave South	Live Oak	32064	Suwannee County	Suwannee	No	No	No	No	(386) 647-4655	19	0		63.2%	7 (36.8%)	5 (26.3%)	4 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (15.8%)								(n/a)
Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	5683 Us Highway 129 S	Jasper	32052	Hamilton County	Hamilton	No	No	Yes	No	(386) 792-7830	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lafayette Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	363 NE Crawford St	Mayo	32066	Lafayette County	Lafayette	No	No	Yes	No	(386) 294-4137	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Suwannee Opportunity School

What is the racial makeup of Suwannee Opportunity School?

Students at Suwannee Opportunity School are 55% White, 23% African American, 13% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

How many students attend Suwannee Opportunity School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 56 students attended Suwannee Opportunity School.

What district is Suwannee Opportunity School in?

Suwannee

Is Suwannee Opportunity School a good school?

Suwannee Opportunity School ranks in the bottom 4.8% of Florida alternative schools.

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