Thomas L. Sims Middle School

Thomas L. Sims Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
5500 Education Dr,  Pace, FL
Santa Rosa County School District
3.1
3.6
850 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Emily Donalson
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
75%
Reading Proficiency
64%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
75%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
6%
State Average
20%
Science
11%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
502:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
78.5%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
7.7%
Black
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 7 Reviews
4.0 Middle School Student
6/2/2018
The food is NASTY!!! Most teachers are good except for the 6th grade health teacher Ms. Miller she is not a good teacher. I had a pretty good year at sims. If your child attends this school make sure that you pack them a lunch!
4.0 NicheUser
1/16/2016
More than a lot of teachers are very fun and engaging with the lessons they teach. While there are a few teachers that are not so good, most of them are great.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 9 Reviews
1.0 other
8/13/2025
They withheld student schedules that still owed lunch money. Meanwhile, there’s plenty of schools in the area that get free lunch for all of their student students.. my tax dollars goes to help support these schools and for them to deny students their schedule is bull .
1.0 parent
5/11/2025
This school took away my sweet, smart, and energetic daughter, and I fear I won’t get her back. Every day that she came home from school, she was absolutely exhausted and numb. She passed out as soon as she got home. Shed sleep at 11 pm, wake up at 5 am. The teachers don’t make school any more enjoy...
3.0 student
3/22/2023
Hi! Student who is graduating very soon, meaning that I have 3 years of experience. Now, if you're looking up these reviews because you're nervous about your first year or a concerned parent, don't worry *too* much. Teachers are fine (PLEASE DO NOT ENTER ADVANCED SCIENCE FOR 8TH GRADE IF YOU ARE NOT...
5.0 student
4/12/2018
Dress code is a big problem at school. I think it is sexist because they only dress code girls and some kids don't have any clothes in dress code and when girls get dress coded it is because we are distracting the boy, so are girls items now? No we are humans and if the dress codes stops then it not...

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Thomas L. Sims Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Pace, FL, in the Pace neighborhood, and is served by the Santa Rosa County School District in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 850 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 75% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Thomas L. Sims Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $362,305. Discover additional schools in the area, like High Road Charter Academy, Pace High School, S.S. Dixon Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Pace has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomas L. Sims Middle School.

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