Serving 850 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 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 850 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
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
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 0.41, 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.
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?
850 students attend Thomas L Sims Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Thomas L Sims Middle School students are White, 10% 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 21:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 850 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
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
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