Serving 1,098 students in grades 6-8, Thomas L Sims Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,098 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas L Sims Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas L Sims Middle School's student population of 1,098 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,098 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas L Sims Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas L Sims Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#664 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
78%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas L Sims Middle School's ranking?
Thomas L Sims Middle School is ranked #664 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Thomas L Sims Middle School often compared to?
Thomas L Sims Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avalon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Thomas L Sims Middle School?
1,098 students attend Thomas L Sims Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Thomas L Sims Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas L Sims Middle School?
Thomas L Sims Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thomas L Sims Middle School offer ?
Thomas L Sims Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thomas L Sims Middle School part of?
Thomas L Sims Middle School is part of Santa Rosa School District.
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