- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bradenton, FL
W. D. Sugg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for W. D. Sugg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120123001242
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W. D. Sugg Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 8
- middle schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
W. D. Sugg Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W. D. Sugg Middle School ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
W. D. Sugg Middle School held near 1,009 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120123001242 · Bradenton, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,017 enr · 19.2:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
W. D. Sugg Middle School held near 1,009 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
W. D. Sugg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- Parrish Commun
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High School
2,185 students
- Manatee School
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- Manatee High S
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- This school
W. D. Sugg Middle School
1,017 students
What this shows W. D. Sugg Middle School reports 1,017 students on the CCD universe file.
How W. D. Sugg Middle School compares
W. D. Sugg 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,017
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Florida - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.6%
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
$11,381
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
273
in-school suspensions + 272 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.0%
White 17.9%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, W. D. Sugg Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W. D. Sugg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W. D. Sugg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,017 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about W. D. Sugg Middle School
How many students attend W. D. Sugg Middle School?
W. D. Sugg Middle School has 1,017 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bradenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,010 (2022-23) → 1,009 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. D. Sugg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at W. D. Sugg Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W. D. Sugg Middle School?
68.4% of students at W. D. Sugg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W. D. Sugg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at W. D. Sugg Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W. D. Sugg Middle School?
W. D. Sugg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 W. D. Sugg Middle School rank among middle schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, W. D. Sugg Middle School ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Bradenton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bradenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides W. D. Sugg Middle School, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and Palmetto High School (2,185 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.