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Thomas L Sims Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
5500 Education Dr, Pace, FL 32571 · (850) 995-3676 · Part of Santa Rosa County School District
Students
823
Students per teacher
21:1
Free or reduced lunch
40%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Thomas L Sims Middle School
- School Grade A: near the top of Florida’s public schools
- Math proficiency 29 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 13 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 21:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 18% since 2020
- Next stop for Oriole Beach kids: 6 high schools
On the path
Where Oriole Beach kids come from and go next.
PK–5Oriole Beach Elementary Schoolin Gulf Breeze
6–8Thomas L Sims Middle SchoolYou are here
126 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency77%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts65%
State average 52.1%
Location
Directions ↗
5500 Education Dr, Pace
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6265
Grade 7267
Grade 8291
Enrollment over time
1,004’20
1,106’21
1,098’22
850’23
823’24
Down 18% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 76%Two or more races 10%Hispanic 8%Black 3%Asian 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.