SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

sanford.scps.k12.fl.us/

1,385 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sanford Middle School, located at 1700 S. French Ave in Sanford, Florida, is a public institution operating under the Seminole County Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. As part of a larger district known for its emphasis on technology and innovative teaching methods, the school works to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school through a variety of core subjects and elective opportunities.

Beyond standard academics, Sanford Middle School prioritizes student engagement through extracurricular activities, sports programs, and various clubs that encourage personal development and community involvement. The school’s administration and faculty focus on maintaining high standards of excellence while utilizing the resources provided by the Seminole County school system to support student achievement. By maintaining a structured and supportive campus culture, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique needs of early adolescents.

1,385

Total Students

77.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	302
Black	268
Asian	386
Two or More	55
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
386 (27.9%)
White
368 (26.6%)
Hispanic
302 (21.8%)
Black
268 (19.4%)
Two or More
55 (4.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
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:	SEMINOLE
Phone:	(407)320-6150
Website:	http://sanford.scps.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	468
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	125

* 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 6 497

Grade 7 465

Grade 8 423

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	497
Grade 7	465
Grade 8	423

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	575	41.5%
Male	810	58.5%

Middle School 6th - 8th