SEBRING MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.highlands.k12.fl.us/~sms/

840 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sebring Middle School, located at 500 E. Center Ave in Sebring, Florida, serves as a key educational institution within the Highlands County School District. As a middle school, it provides a transitionary academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on both foundational core subjects and the social-emotional development necessary for the adolescent years. The school is committed to fostering a positive learning culture that prepares students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

In addition to its standard curriculum, the school utilizes its official website to maintain communication with families regarding district policies, school events, and extracurricular opportunities. By acting as a hub for the local community, Sebring Middle School emphasizes the importance of student engagement and academic accountability. For those looking for specific administrative information, faculty contacts, or current school news, the district website serves as the primary resource for staying connected with the institution's ongoing initiatives.

840

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SEBRING MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	413
Hispanic	265
Black	102
Asian	7
Two or More	49
American Indian	4

White
413 (49.2%)
Hispanic
265 (31.5%)
Black
102 (12.1%)
Two or More
49 (5.8%)
Asian
7 (0.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

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:	HIGHLANDS
Phone:	(863)471-5700
Website:	http://www.highlands.k12.fl.us/~sms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	840
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	460
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 6 277

Grade 7 283

Grade 8 280