R. FRANK NIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

R. FRANK NIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the LEON school district, located in TALLAHASSEE, FL with about 496 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, R. FRANK NIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

R. FRANK NIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public institution located in the Frenchtown area of Tallahassee, Florida, and is part of the Leon County School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for high school success, Nims Middle School offers a comprehensive curriculum complemented by extracurricular activities, sports, and programs designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing the values of citizenship, responsibility, and lifelong learning. By leveraging its connection to the Leon County School District, R. Frank Nims provides students with access to essential educational resources and technological tools aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student body. For families seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or specific school initiatives, the official Leon County Schools website serves as the primary resource for updates and institutional communication.

For more information, contact R. FRANK NIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL at (850) 488-5960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

723 W ORANGE AVE
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32310-6834
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R. FRANK NIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TALLAHASSEE, FL with about 496 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LEON
Total Students:
496
Teachers:
29
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 496 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending R. FRANK NIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 81% of the student body.

Black or African American
81.5%
Hispanic/Latino
9.3%
White
4.2%
Two or more races
4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.