Summary:
In zip code 32571, located in Pace, Florida, there is one middle school, Thomas L Sims Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 with a total enrollment of 823 students as part of the Santa Rosa County school district.
Thomas L Sims Middle School is a standout performer, consistently exceeding both district and state averages across nearly all tested subjects. In the most recent testing year, the school outperformed the state average in every single subject and grade level tested, with particularly exceptional results in advanced math courses. For example, 98% of students were proficient in Algebra 1 EOC compared to 63% statewide, and 100% were proficient in Geometry EOC versus 55% statewide. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.4%, which is less than half the state average of 31.4%, and has a student-teacher ratio of 20.5:1 with spending per student at $7,999. While its state percentile rank has seen a slight decline from the 83rd to the 79th percentile over three years, the school remains in the top quarter of all Florida middle schools.
One notable area for potential improvement is 7th-grade English Language Arts, where the proficiency rate of 61% falls slightly below both the state average of 62% and the district average of 63%. Overall, Thomas L Sims Middle School demonstrates strong academic stability and growth, with 40.1% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. The combination of high proficiency rates, strong advanced course performance, and excellent attendance makes this school a reliable choice for families in the area seeking a high-performing middle school environment.
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