Serving 1,017 students in grades 6-8, W. D. Sugg 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 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,017 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W. D. Sugg Middle School serves the western part of its school district in Bradenton, FL, covering an area of approximately 17.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
W. D. Sugg Middle School's student population of 1,017 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,017 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
W. D. Sugg 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 W. D. Sugg Middle School is 0.55, 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
#3196 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
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)59.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. 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 W. D. Sugg Middle School's ranking?
W. D. Sugg Middle School is ranked #3196 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are W. D. Sugg Middle School often compared to?
W. D. Sugg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martha B. King Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend W. D. Sugg Middle School?
1,017 students attend W. D. Sugg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of W. D. Sugg Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W. D. Sugg Middle School?
W. D. Sugg Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does W. D. Sugg Middle School offer ?
W. D. Sugg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W. D. Sugg Middle School part of?
W. D. Sugg Middle School is part of Manatee School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
They need to provide more help. Students struggle lot and there wasn't alot of help from Sugg.
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