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Suwannee Opportunity School
School · Suwannee · Live Oak, FL
A school in Live Oak, FL where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
325 PINEWOOD DR, Live Oak, FL 32064
- Math 13% vs FL 52% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Suwannee Opportunity School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 60 points since 2020, to 15% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (2024 FAST) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Suwannee Opportunity School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,315
Median home value
$164,300
Median rent
$908/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
49.6%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Community Base Service StudentsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Westwood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Melody Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 193 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Suwannee
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,325NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Suwannee Opportunity School is listed in SUWANNEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Suwannee Opportunity School
Suwannee Opportunity School is a public school in Live Oak, FL, part of Suwannee, serving approximately 56 students in grades 1st-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,769 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Suwannee Opportunity School
What grades does Suwannee Opportunity School serve?
Suwannee Opportunity School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Suwannee Opportunity School?
Suwannee Opportunity School has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
How does Suwannee Opportunity School rank in FL?
Suwannee Opportunity School ranks #3,769 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Suwannee Opportunity School's MySchoolScout rating?
Suwannee Opportunity School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Suwannee Opportunity School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Suwannee Opportunity School has 13% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Suwannee Opportunity School a charter school?
No, Suwannee Opportunity School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Suwannee Opportunity School a Title I school?
No, Suwannee Opportunity School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Suwannee Opportunity School?
87.5% of students at Suwannee Opportunity School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 56
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Suwannee County
- Phone
- (386) 647-4655
- Area population (ZIP 32064)
- 7,661
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32064; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 FAST, multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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