THOMAS L SIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
THOMAS L SIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the SANTA ROSA school district, located in PACE, FL with about 1,013 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 53 teachers, THOMAS L SIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
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.
For more information, contact THOMAS L SIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL at (850) 995-3676 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PACE, FL 32571-8385
(850) 995-3676
THOMAS L SIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PACE, FL with about 1,013 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SANTA ROSA
- Total Students:
- 1,013
- Teachers:
- 53
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,013 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THOMAS L SIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
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.