Sims Middle
672 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Sims Middle School, located at 2200 Whitmire Highway in Union, South Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Union County School District. As a middle school, it plays a vital role in the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of early adolescent students. The school is situated in a rural-to-suburban setting, serving as a hub for the local community and providing a structured environment where students can explore diverse subjects, participate in extracurricular activities, and prepare for the rigors of secondary education.
Like many schools in the district, Sims Middle School emphasizes the importance of foundational learning, aiming to foster a supportive climate that encourages student growth and citizenship. The facility provides the necessary infrastructure for core academic programs, including mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, while often integrating technology and extracurricular opportunities to engage students. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community involvement, Sims Middle School strives to provide a stable and productive educational experience for the youth of the Union area.
Like many schools in the district, Sims Middle School emphasizes the importance of foundational learning, aiming to foster a supportive climate that encourages student growth and citizenship. The facility provides the necessary infrastructure for core academic programs, including mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, while often integrating technology and extracurricular opportunities to engage students. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community involvement, Sims Middle School strives to provide a stable and productive educational experience for the youth of the Union area.
672
Total Students
53.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 312 |
| Hispanic | 18 |
| Black | 277 |
| Two or More | 64 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White312 (46.4 %)
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Black277 (41.2 %)
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Two or More64 (9.5 %)
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Hispanic18 (2.7 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Union 01 |
| Phone: | (864)429-1755 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 672 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 53.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
213
Grade 7
235
Grade 8
224
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 213 |
| Grade 7 | 235 |
| Grade 8 | 224 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 302 | 44.9% |
| Male | 370 | 55.1% |