Suwannee Middle School
Tel:
(386)647-4500
- Suwannee Middle School serves 962 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Suwannee Middle School's student population of 962 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 962 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Suwannee Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Suwannee Middle School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2400 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 32% |
| Black | 17% | 22% |
| White | 59% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Suwannee School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Suwannee Middle School is Riveroak Technical College (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Suwannee Virtual Franchise (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Suwannee Primary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Live Oak Suwannee Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 855 students
0.2 miles
1625 Walker Ave Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386)647-4300 0.2 PK-5 855 - Live Oak Suwannee Elementary School Grades: 2-3 | 727 students
0.3 miles
1748 S Ohio Ave
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386)647-4400 0.3 2-3 727 - Live Oak Riveroak Technical College Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 1 students
0.4 miles
415 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386)647-4200 0.4 9-12 1 - Live Oak Suwannee Intermediate School Grades: 4-5 | 765 students
0.5 miles
1419 Walker Ave Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386)647-4700 0.5 4-5 765 - Live Oak Suwannee High School Grades: 9-12 | 1213 students
0.7 miles
1314 Pine Ave Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386)647-4000 0.7 9-12 1213
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