SOUTH SUMTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

SUMTER
773 NW 10TH AVE
WEBSTER, FL 33597
897 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
South Sumter Middle School, located in Webster, Florida, serves as a key educational institution within the Sumter County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the academic and social development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. The school is committed to providing a structured learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while offering opportunities for student growth in extracurricular activities, athletics, and social responsibility.

Serving the community of Webster and surrounding areas, the school functions as a hub for local students to engage in collaborative learning. By maintaining a connection to the broader district resources, South Sumter Middle School strives to prepare its student body for future academic challenges, fostering a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages both student achievement and faculty support. Further information regarding their specific academic programs, faculty contacts, and school calendar can be found on the official district website provided.
897
Total Students
49.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    592 (66.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    159 (17.7 %)
  • Black
    85 (9.5 %)
  • Two or More
    54 (6.0 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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: SUMTER
Phone: (352)793-2232
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 897
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 318
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 110

* 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 6 313
Grade 7 311
Grade 8 273
Gender Ratio