SUWANNEE MIDDLE SCHOOL

SUWANNEE
1730 WALKER AVE SW
LIVE OAK, FL 32064
989 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Suwannee Middle School, located in Live Oak, Florida, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Suwannee County School District. As a public middle school, it provides a comprehensive academic program designed to meet the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school while emphasizing core subjects, literacy, and critical thinking skills.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Suwannee Middle School places a strong focus on student growth through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and clubs. By encouraging community involvement and school spirit, the institution aims to nurture well-rounded individuals. The school maintains a clear connection to the broader district mission, utilizing its official website to keep parents and the community informed about academic resources, administrative updates, and the various programs that support student success in Live Oak.
989
Total Students
48.8
Full-Time Teachers
20.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    514 (52.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    252 (25.5 %)
  • Black
    169 (17.1 %)
  • Two or More
    43 (4.3 %)
  • Asian
    10 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: SUWANNEE
Phone: (386)647-4500
Website: http://sms.suwannee.k12.fl.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 989
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 507
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 63

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 349
Grade 7 308
Grade 8 332
Gender Ratio