W. D. Sugg Middle School

Summary:

W. D. Sugg Middle School is a public middle school in Bradenton, Florida, serving 1,010 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Manatee School District, which is ranked 34 out of 68 districts in the state.

While W. D. Sugg Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (61.58%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 22.45% to 54.68% Hispanic, it also faces significant challenges. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 50.9% to 58.2%, much higher than the 19.2% to 45.4% seen in nearby schools like Carlos E. Haile Middle School and Buffalo Creek Middle School. Additionally, W. D. Sugg Middle School's test scores are consistently 20-35 percentage points below the Manatee district and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at W. D. Sugg Middle School, ranging from 64.34% to 71.58%, indicates that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may present additional challenges in terms of academic support and resources. While the school's spending per student, ranging from $9,151 to $9,727, is generally in line with the surrounding schools, the data suggests that W. D. Sugg Middle School faces significant challenges in terms of student demographics, academic performance, and attendance, which may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5602 38th Avenue West
       Bradenton, FL  34209


(941) 741-3157

District: Manatee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1081st of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,182 Help


Students who attend W. D. Sugg Middle School usually attend:

High:    Bayshore High School

Feeder schools for W. D. Sugg Middle School:

Elementary:    Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary
    H. S. Moody Elementary School
    Oneco Elementary School
    Robert H. Prine Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  1,010

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.6%
African American:
18.6%
White:
15.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details W. D. Sugg Middle School ranks worse than 90.4% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 11 ranked middle schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.57. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at W. D. Sugg Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.6%), African American (18.6%), White (15.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W. D. Sugg Middle School is 19. 8 middle schools in the Manatee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare W. D. Sugg Middle School employs 53 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at W. D. Sugg Middle School is $9,182. 8 middle schools in the Manatee School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

W. D. Sugg Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks W. D. Sugg Middle School 1081st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See W. D. Sugg Middle School in the ranking list.)

Manatee:

SchoolDigger ranks Manatee 34th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for W. D. Sugg Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.77 276th 593 53.5%
2005 49.92 329th 602 45.3%
2006 55.71 314th 675 53.5%
2007 45.57 426th 736 42.1%
2008 49.37 409th 740 44.7%
2009 47.16 452nd 780 42.1%
2010 36.93 576th 839 31.3%
2011 29.31 663rd 891 25.6%
2012 22.73 704th 897 21.5%
2013 29.19 687th 956 28.1%
2014 18.04 846th 999 15.3%
2016 14.63 881st 997 11.6%
2017 16.56 883rd 1031 14.4%
2018 15.66 905th 1035 12.6%
2019 21.49 888th 1099 19.2%
2021 19.95 936th 1136 17.6%
2022 21.04 945th 1148 17.7%
2023 12.91 1060th 1177 9.9%
2024 12.57 1081st 1196 9.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

W. D. Sugg Middle School Test Scores
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by a parent
Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Open Quote Sugg is only as good as the student who attend. My children make good grades and attend each day. They do their homework and have been encouraged to strive for a higher level of education (College). Over half of the students at Sugg are not English as their first language students. There is a lot of violence at school, mostly girl vs girl.

The teachers at Sugg do the best they can with little or no parental participation. To many are one parent households with the parent working two or more jobs to make ends meet or are so strongly attached to the entitlements and therefore don't work at all.

All the teachers I have met and talked to are interested in trying to improve conditions at Sugg, but it is going to take more than 64 teachers and the administrative staff to make a difference. Its going to take Parents to get Involved.

If your child is a good student, he or she will get a good education at Sugg. If their study habits are poor, they will not. If you are a parent who takes an interest in your child's education, take an interest in Sugg too and we will all succeed. Simple as that. Close Quote



Enrollment information for W. D. Sugg Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 867 91 10 22 2 n/a n/a 0 992
1989 859 95 11 30 2 n/a n/a 0 997
1990 889 88 14 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1011
1991 927 103 7 21 1 n/a n/a 0 1059
1992 867 115 10 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1011
1993 893 127 10 23 0 n/a n/a 0 1053
1994 905 113 11 32 0 n/a n/a 0 1061
1995 916 122 14 43 1 n/a n/a 0 1096
1996 916 122 14 43 1 n/a n/a 0 1096
1997 917 110 12 61 0 n/a n/a 0 1100
1998 973 121 10 94 1 n/a n/a 0 1199
1999 990 127 15 98 0 n/a n/a 0 1230
2000 958 125 17 116 1 n/a n/a 0 1217
2001 677 108 14 114 2 n/a n/a 0 915
2002 654 125 13 155 0 n/a n/a 0 947
2003 654 125 13 155 0 n/a n/a 0 947
2004 670 93 18 118 0 n/a n/a 0 899
2005 697 114 18 137 2 n/a n/a 0 968
2006 700 102 24 163 3 n/a n/a 0 992
2007 601 95 18 147 0 n/a n/a 29 890
2008 556 87 16 149 6 n/a n/a 34 848
2009 474 92 14 126 6 n/a n/a 31 743
2010 458 114 8 178 5 n/a n/a 35 798
2011 466 129 6 210 2 0 17 0 830
2012 407 133 3 229 2 0 18 0 792
2013 408 126 3 270 1 0 25 0 833
2014 379 119 6 284 1 0 21 0 810
2015 326 139 8 272 0 0 26 0 771
2016 283 137 7 251 3 0 25 0 706
2017 229 140 6 291 1 0 21 0 688
2018 196 165 2 385 0 3 26 0 777
2019 177 153 3 454 2 0 29 0 818
2020 208 168 3 593 2 0 44 0 1018
2021 223 169 5 591 0 1 43 0 1032
2022 181 187 6 593 0 1 48 0 1016
2023 154 188 5 622 0 0 41 0 1010

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at W. D. Sugg Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 992 49.0 20.2 28
1989 997 52.0 19.1 27.7
1990 1011 50.0 20.2 27.4
1991 1059 55.0 19.2 31.4
1992 1011 52.0 19.4 23.6
1993 1053 56.0 18.8 27.9
1994 1061 62.0 17.1 29.9
1995 1096 61.0 18.0 28.9
1996 1096 61.0 18.0 28.9
1997 1100 62.0 17.7 32.1
1998 1199 65.0 18.4 28.7
1999 1230 62.0 19.8 41.5
2000 1217 69.0 17.6 41.9
2001 915 57.0 16.1 41.4
2002 947 48.0 19.7 45.3
2003 947 48.0 19.7 45.3
2004 899 48.0 18.7 43.9
2005 968 50.0 19.4 46.6
2006 992 56.0 17.7 43
2007 890 51.0 17.5 45.4
2008 848 47.0 18.0 50.5
2009 743 43.2 18.1 56.9
2010 798 38.0 21.0 65.9
2011 830 43.0 19.3 68.1
2012 792 44.0 18.0 72.9
2013 833 43.0 19.3 76.8
2014 810 44.0 18.4 83
2015 771 47.0 16.4 100
2016 706 43.0 16.4 70.3
2017 688 47.0 14.6 70.5
2018 777 48.0 16.1 78.6
2019 818 44.0 18.5 70
2020 1018 55.0 18.5 66.1
2021 1032 59.0 17.4 64.3
2022 1016 59.1 17.1 65.6
2023 1010 53.0 19.0 71.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio W. D. Sugg Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 992 49.0 20.2 28
1989 997 52.0 19.1 27.7
1990 1011 50.0 20.2 27.4
1991 1059 55.0 19.2 31.4
1992 1011 52.0 19.4 23.6
1993 1053 56.0 18.8 27.9
1994 1061 62.0 17.1 29.9
1995 1096 61.0 18.0 28.9
1996 1096 61.0 18.0 28.9
1997 1100 62.0 17.7 32.1
1998 1199 65.0 18.4 28.7
1999 1230 62.0 19.8 41.5
2000 1217 69.0 17.6 41.9
2001 915 57.0 16.1 41.4
2002 947 48.0 19.7 45.3
2003 947 48.0 19.7 45.3
2004 899 48.0 18.7 43.9
2005 968 50.0 19.4 46.6
2006 992 56.0 17.7 43
2007 890 51.0 17.5 45.4
2008 848 47.0 18.0 50.5
2009 743 43.2 18.1 56.9
2010 798 38.0 21.0 65.9
2011 830 43.0 19.3 68.1
2012 792 44.0 18.0 72.9
2013 833 43.0 19.3 76.8
2014 810 44.0 18.4 83
2015 771 47.0 16.4 100
2016 706 43.0 16.4 70.3
2017 688 47.0 14.6 70.5
2018 777 48.0 16.1 78.6
2019 818 44.0 18.5 70
2020 1018 55.0 18.5 66.1
2021 1032 59.0 17.4 64.3
2022 1016 59.1 17.1 65.6
2023 1010 53.0 19.0 71.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for W. D. Sugg Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,157 (13.9%) $7,161 (86.1%) $8,318
2019 $1,243 (13.1%) $8,267 (86.9%) $9,510
2020 $1,126 (12.3%) $8,024 (87.7%) $9,151
2021 $1,566 (16.7%) $7,793 (83.2%) $9,361
2022 $2,091 (21.5%) $7,636 (78.5%) $9,727
2023 $1,944 (21.2%) $7,238 (78.8%) $9,182

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on W. D. Sugg Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 888th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 1060th of 1177 Middle schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (W. D. Sugg Middle School)3228
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)5248
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (W. D. Sugg Middle School)4529
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)5752
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (W. D. Sugg Middle School)2628
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)4848
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (W. D. Sugg Middle School)4029
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)5751
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (W. D. Sugg Middle School)3831
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)5448
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (W. D. Sugg Middle School)2835
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)4138
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (W. D. Sugg Middle School)2121
   8th Grade Science (Manatee)4545
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (W. D. Sugg Middle School)6746
 21%
   End of Course Civics (Manatee)7769
 8%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (W. D. Sugg Middle School)9192
 1%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Manatee)6660
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8181010
 23.5%
African American153188
 22.9%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic454622
 37%
Pacific Islander00
White177154
 13%
Two or More Races2941
 41.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70%71.6%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about W. D. Sugg Middle School

Students at W. D. Sugg Middle School are 62% Hispanic, 19% African American, 15% White, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend W. D. Sugg Middle School usually go on to attend Bayshore High School

W. D. Sugg Middle School ranks in the bottom 9.6% of Florida middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,010 students attended W. D. Sugg Middle School.


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