GAMBLE ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL

6250 US HIGHWAY 1 S
ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32086

www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/

896 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gamble Rogers Middle School (GRMS), located in St. Augustine, Florida, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the St. Johns County School District. Named after the legendary Florida folk musician and storyteller Gamble Rogers, the school emphasizes a culture of community and academic excellence. The campus is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages students to develop their talents through a diverse range of core subjects, elective programs, and extracurricular activities.

Beyond the traditional classroom curriculum, Gamble Rogers Middle School is highly regarded for its commitment to character development and student engagement. The school offers various athletic teams, arts programs, and clubs, providing students with opportunities to build leadership skills and explore personal interests. By maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the local St. Johns County community, the school aims to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond, upholding a focus on both scholastic achievement and personal growth.

896

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GAMBLE ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	660
Hispanic	90
Black	78
Asian	19
Two or More	43
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
660 (73.7%)
Hispanic
90 (10.0%)
Black
78 (8.7%)
Two or More
43 (4.8%)
Asian
19 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)
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:	ST. JOHNS
Phone:	(904)547-8700
Website:	http://www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	896
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	456
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 6 281

Grade 7 307

Grade 8 308