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Enrollment
793
Middle
DISTRICT 763 · STATE 794
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LEON·NCES 120111003000
SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
2100 PEDRICK RD, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32317 · (850) 487-4868 · Leon County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL793 STUDENTS
B+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 74% of Florida public middle schools
- A-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Florida public middle schools
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
43 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.9:1 · STATE 19.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
227 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 50%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 247 | 31% |
| Grade 7 | 285 | 36% |
| Grade 8 | 261 | 33% |
Student demographics
67%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or AboveEnglish Language Arts
68.8%
FL avg 56.7% . +4.3pp since 2023
Math
73.0%
FL avg 58.9% . +5.9pp since 2023
What this means: On the FAST / B.E.S.T., Florida's statewide test, about 69 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 73 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Florida schools, those numbers are about 57 and 59. Reading and writing scores are up about 4 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 6 points.
FAST / B.E.S.T. results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 68.8% | 73.0% |
| 2023-24 | 64.5% | 67.1% |
% at Level 3 or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
67.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
66.8%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+1.0pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 68% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 67% typical for Florida schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Florida's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL's state test result (67.8% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL this school | 793 | 28.6% | 67.8% |
| BROWN BARGE MIDDLE SCHOOL PENSACOLA | 542 | 30.8% | 77.7% |
| LAVILLA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS JACKSONVILLE | 972 | 24.9% | 70.2% |
| CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYNTON BEACH | 1,079 | 30.2% | 70.9% |
| MAYPORT COASTAL SCIENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL ATLANTIC BEACH | 821 | 22.7% | 66.2% |
| MANDARIN MIDDLE SCHOOL JACKSONVILLE | 1,118 | 27.6% | 59.9% |
Matched among Florida middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Leon County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 67.8% | #111 of 560 | #3 of 8 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 73.0% | #123 of 560 ▲ 21 | #3 of 8 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 68.8% | #112 of 560 ▼ 11 | #3 of 8 no change |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 793 | #300 of 584 | #4 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.5:1 | #202 of 547 | #4 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 67.5% | #103 of 553 | #1 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 28.6% | #481 of 565 | #6 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +0.3% | #137 of 137 | N/A |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
793
-13 (-2%) vs 2020
-9% since 2000-01, when it was 869
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
was 21.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 793 | 42.9 | 18.5:1 | 29% (227) |
| 2023-24 | 781 | 40.4 | 19.3:1 | 34% (265) |
| 2022-23 | 772 | 40.9 | 18.9:1 | 33% (255) |
| 2020-21 | 806 | 38 | 21.2:1 | 45% (362) |
| 2017-18 | 791 | 40 | 19.8:1 | 32% (251) |
| 2015-16 | 724 | 40 | 18.1:1 | 23% (170) |
| 2010-11 | 685 | 36 | 19.0:1 | 23% (157) |
| 2000-01 | 869 | 46 | 18.9:1 | 17% (146) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL.
About SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL is one of the public schools in TALLAHASSEE, Florida. It is a medium-sized middle school. Grades offered run from 6 through 8, with 793 students enrolled.
LEON (51 schools, 31,579 students) runs SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL is White (47%). Enrollment also includes 30% Black, 10% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, and 6% Asian. The school's White share is 9 points below the 55% share among Leon County residents. By the diversity index, SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL comes in at 67%.
SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL operates with 42.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 18.5:1. For comparison, middle schools in Florida average 19.6:1. About 29% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. The gap from the 41% average for public schools in Leon County is 12 points.
The allk12 Grade for SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL is B+. Compared with Florida public middle schools, the school scored higher than 74% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL's actual average proficiency rate on state tests (67.8%) and its predicted rate (66.8%) put it outside the top and bottom 10% of Florida schools.
Census Bureau estimates for Leon County show that median household income is about $66,287, roughly 49% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL is one of 63 public schools in Leon County, which together enroll about 35,246 students.
The nearest public school is BUCK LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, at about 1.0 miles. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles. On state test proficiency, SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL ranks 2nd in a group of 7 nearby schools.
Its location is classified as City: Mid-size by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 806 in 2020-21, 793 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 21.2:1 in 2020-21 to 18.5:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Leon County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
297,542
Census ACS
Median income
$66,287
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
49%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
63
35,246 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LEON
- LAWTON CHILES HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,881 students
- LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,822 students
- LEON HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,793 students
- JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,718 students
- AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,388 students
- WILLIAM J MONTFORD III MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,016 students
Other schools in TALLAHASSEE
- LAWTON CHILES HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,881 students
- FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOLCombined · 1,851 students
- LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,822 students
- LEON HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,793 students
- JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,718 students
- AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,388 students
Other Swift Creek Middle schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Swift Creek Middle. SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL is the 2nd largest of the 3.
- Swift Creek MiddleMidlothian, VA · 1,180 students
- Swift Creek MiddleClayton, NC · 691 students
Nearby schools
- BUCK LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.0 mi · 696
- LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL1.8 mi · 1,822
- RENAISSANCE ACADEMY1.9 mi · 243
- APALACHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.1 mi · 482
- LEON COUNTY VIRTUAL SCHOOL FRANCHISE2.1 mi · 88
- W T MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.6 mi · 519
Frequently asked questions
About SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL?
SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL enrolls approximately 793 students in grades 06-08.
Is SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL is approximately 18.5:1 (43 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL?
At SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 47% White, 10% Hispanic, 30% Black, 6% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL in?
SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL is part of LEON.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.