Thomas L Sims Middle School vs. Avalon Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thomas L Sims Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 1,106 students in grades 6-8, Thomas L Sims Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 778 students in grades 6-8, Avalon Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,106 students
778 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#484 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#941 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
349
271
Grade 7 Students
360
234
Grade 8 Students
397
273
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
80%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%