THOMAS L SIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/schools/sms/

823 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas L. Sims Middle School is a public middle school located in Pace, Florida, and is part of the Santa Rosa County School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a growing community and maintains a focus on preparing students for the transition from elementary school to high school. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering academic excellence, personal responsibility, and a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual and social-emotional growth during the critical middle school years.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—alongside a variety of elective courses, physical education, and extracurricular activities. By providing opportunities for students to participate in sports, clubs, and arts programs, Thomas L. Sims Middle School aims to develop well-rounded individuals. The school maintains a strong connection with the local Pace community and utilizes its official website to keep families informed about academic resources, district policies, and upcoming school events.

823

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS L SIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	626
Hispanic	69
Black	25
Asian	17
Two or More	79
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
626 (76.1%)
Two or More
79 (9.6%)
Hispanic
69 (8.4%)
Black
25 (3.0%)
Asian
17 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	SANTA ROSA
Phone:	(850)995-3676
Website:	http://www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/schools/sms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	823
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* 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 6 265

Grade 7 267

Grade 8 291