SEBASTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

2955 LEWIS SPEEDWAY
ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32084

www-sms.stjohns.k12.fl.us

654 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sebastian Middle School, located in St. Augustine, Florida, serves as a prominent public middle school within the St. Johns County School District. Situated on Lewis Speedway, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of early adolescents. The institution is known for its commitment to high educational standards, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond through a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, electives, and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its academic program, Sebastian Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and character building. The school utilizes a variety of resources to support diverse learning styles and encourages student participation in sports, arts, and clubs to promote a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging the technology and support systems provided by the St. Johns County school system, Sebastian Middle School strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere that empowers students to reach their full potential.

654

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SEBASTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	469
Hispanic	76
Black	70
Asian	10
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
469 (71.7 %)
Hispanic
76 (11.6 %)
Black
70 (10.7 %)
Two or More
28 (4.3 %)
Asian
10 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (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)547-3840
Website:	http://www-sms.stjohns.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 6 244

Grade 7 209

Grade 8 201