Serving 971 students in grades 6-8, Suwannee Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 971 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Suwannee Middle School serves the northwest part of Live Oak, FL, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 520.7 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Suwannee Middle School's student population of 971 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
971 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Suwannee Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Suwannee Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2297 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suwannee Middle School's ranking?
Suwannee Middle School is ranked #2297 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Suwannee Middle School often compared to?
Suwannee Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Branford High School, Lafayette High School, Hamilton County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Suwannee Middle School?
971 students attend Suwannee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Suwannee Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Suwannee Middle School?
Suwannee Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Suwannee Middle School offer ?
Suwannee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Suwannee Middle School part of?
Suwannee Middle School is part of Suwannee School District.
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