R. FRANK NIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.leonschools.net/nims

609 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

609

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R. FRANK NIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	67
Black	475
Asian	2
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
475 (78.0 %)
Hispanic
67 (11.0 %)
White
33 (5.4 %)
Two or More
30 (4.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	LEON
Phone:	(850)488-5960
Website:	http://www.leonschools.net/nims
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 6 212

Grade 7 204

Grade 8 193