SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.scps.k12.fl.us/schools/schoolinfopage.cfm?schoolnumber=0151

1,372 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.

1,372

Total Students

75.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	405
Hispanic	313
Black	264
Asian	315
Two or More	67
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

White
405 (29.5 %)
Asian
315 (23.0 %)
Hispanic
313 (22.8 %)
Black
264 (19.2 %)
Two or More
67 (4.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)

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://www.scps.k12.fl.us/schools/schoolinfopage.cfm?schoolnumber=0151
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
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 6 520

Grade 7 429

Grade 8 423

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	520
Grade 7	429
Grade 8	423

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	607	44.2%
Male	765	55.8%

Middle School 6th - 8th