- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Live Oak, FL
Suwannee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Suwannee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120183001947
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suwannee Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Live Oak · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Suwannee Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Suwannee Middle School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Live Oak, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Suwannee Middle School held near 947 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.8 → 48.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 120183001947 · Live Oak, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
971 enr · 20.2:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Suwannee High School (1,167 students)
Suwannee Middle School held near 947 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.8 → 48.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Suwannee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Suwannee High
Suwannee High School
1,167 students
- This school
Suwannee Middle School
971 students
- Suwannee River
Suwannee Riverside Elementary
901 students
- Branford High
Branford High School
799 students
- Branford Eleme
Branford Elementary School
712 students
- Suwannee Pinev
Suwannee Pineview Elementary
658 students
What this shows Suwannee Middle School reports 971 students on the CCD universe file.
How Suwannee Middle School compares
Suwannee Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 971 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
971
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,325
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
192
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Suwannee Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Suwannee reports $11,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Suwannee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Suwannee Riverside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Branford High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Branford Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Suwannee Pineview Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Suwannee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~971 students)
Frequently asked questions about Suwannee Middle School
How many students attend Suwannee Middle School?
Suwannee Middle School has 971 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Live Oak, FL. CCD year-over-year: 989 (2022-23) → 947 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suwannee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Suwannee Middle School is 20.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Suwannee Middle School?
60.5% of students at Suwannee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suwannee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Suwannee Middle School is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Live Oak, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suwannee Middle School?
Suwannee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Suwannee Middle School rank among public schools in Live Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Suwannee Middle School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Live Oak, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Live Oak on the city page.
What other schools are in Suwannee?
Besides Suwannee Middle School, Suwannee also operates Suwannee High School (1,167 students), Suwannee Riverside Elementary (901 students), and Branford High School (799 students). See the Suwannee district page for the complete list.