SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.leonschools.net/swiftcreek

793 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Swift Creek Middle School, located in the eastern area of Tallahassee, Florida, is a well-regarded public school serving students in grades 6–8 within the Leon County School District. Situated on Pedrick Road, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a rigorous learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The campus is designed to support a comprehensive middle school experience, offering a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student development through various extracurricular activities.

Beyond its academic focus, Swift Creek Middle School prioritizes student engagement and community involvement. The school offers a variety of elective courses, athletics, and clubs, which provide students with opportunities to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build a sense of school spirit. As part of the Leon County School District, the school benefits from district-wide initiatives aimed at integrating technology and evidence-based teaching strategies, ensuring that students are well-equipped to meet modern educational standards in a supportive and collaborative setting.

793

Total Students

42.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	77
Black	236
Asian	47
Two or More	62
Pacific Islander	1

White
370 (46.7%)
Black
236 (29.8%)
Hispanic
77 (9.7%)
Two or More
62 (7.8%)
Asian
47 (5.9%)
Pacific Islander
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:	LEON
Phone:	(850)487-4868
Website:	http://www.leonschools.net/swiftcreek
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	793
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 6 247

Grade 7 285

Grade 8 261