South Seminole Middle School

Summary:

South Seminole Middle School is a public middle school in Casselberry, Florida, serving 995 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Seminole County School District, which is ranked 7th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 5-star rating.

South Seminole Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 32.96% White, 15.88% African American, 44.82% Hispanic, and 1.61% Asian. This diversity is higher compared to nearby schools like Tuskawilla Middle (43.71% White) and Rock Lake Middle (61.09% White). However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.3% in 2019-2020 to 25.7% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages.

Academically, South Seminole Middle School shows a mixed performance. While the school performs well in subjects like Geometry (93% proficient or better) and Civics (72% proficient or better), it struggles in 8th grade Math (17% proficient or better), which is significantly lower than the district (30%) and state (54%) averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.45% to 71.54% over the past three years, which is higher than nearby schools like Tuskawilla Middle (54.59%) and Rock Lake Middle (33.33%). These factors suggest the need for targeted interventions to address the school's academic challenges and support its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 101 S Winter Park Dr
       Casselberry, FL  32707


(407) 746-1350

District: Seminole

SchoolDigger Rank:
679th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,777 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  22.8 Help
Number of students:  995

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.8%
White:
33.0%
African American:
15.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Seminole Middle School ranks worse than 56.8% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 11th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Seminole School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.72. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at South Seminole Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.8%), White (33%), African American (15.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Seminole Middle School is 22.8, which is the 6th best among 12 middle schools in the Seminole School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Seminole Middle School is $9,777, which is the 2nd highest among 12 middle schools in the Seminole School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

South Seminole Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks South Seminole Middle School 679th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See South Seminole Middle School in the ranking list.)

Seminole:

SchoolDigger ranks Seminole 7th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Seminole Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.71 146th 593 75.4%
2005 68.30 180th 602 70.1%
2006 65.40 226th 675 66.5%
2007 66.35 252nd 736 65.8%
2008 72.24 198th 740 73.2%
2009 70.02 239th 780 69.4%
2010 67.24 291st 839 65.3%
2011 68.45 289th 891 67.6%
2012 64.72 312th 897 65.2%
2013 63.74 343rd 956 64.1%
2014 58.64 405th 999 59.5%
2016 59.42 377th 997 62.2%
2017 48.65 527th 1031 48.9%
2018 52.50 484th 1035 53.2%
2019 46.62 597th 1099 45.7%
2021 48.13 581st 1136 48.9%
2022 52.96 503rd 1148 56.2%
2023 35.89 757th 1177 35.7%
2024 43.72 679th 1196 43.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Sunday, January 21, 2018

Open Quote Terrible. Just pathetic. Close Quote



Enrollment information for South Seminole Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 979 65 27 65 0 n/a n/a 0 1136
1989 970 86 24 80 1 n/a n/a 0 1161
1990 950 80 25 90 1 n/a n/a 0 1146
1991 959 93 31 142 1 n/a n/a 0 1226
1992 1043 91 23 155 0 n/a n/a 0 1312
1993 850 83 21 146 1 n/a n/a 0 1101
1994 797 78 23 157 3 n/a n/a 0 1058
1995 781 78 24 122 2 n/a n/a 0 1007
1996 781 78 24 122 2 n/a n/a 0 1007
1997 824 80 25 128 1 n/a n/a 0 1058
1998 839 82 25 139 3 n/a n/a 0 1088
1999 885 88 31 157 4 n/a n/a 0 1165
2000 925 109 29 206 3 n/a n/a 0 1272
2001 918 141 25 215 3 n/a n/a 0 1302
2002 880 123 31 229 4 n/a n/a 0 1267
2003 880 123 31 229 4 n/a n/a 0 1267
2004 807 128 24 248 6 n/a n/a 0 1213
2005 814 146 32 275 6 n/a n/a 0 1273
2006 767 143 29 278 5 n/a n/a 0 1222
2007 693 142 42 264 4 n/a n/a 69 1214
2008 683 119 35 243 3 n/a n/a 87 1170
2009 679 117 38 238 3 n/a n/a 85 1160
2010 651 131 38 242 3 n/a n/a 83 1148
2011 607 132 31 341 3 2 37 0 1153
2012 639 158 29 344 4 2 40 0 1216
2013 708 164 38 389 5 2 38 0 1344
2014 678 170 39 349 3 3 41 0 1283
2015 615 153 39 362 3 2 54 0 1228
2016 536 150 33 345 2 3 71 0 1140
2017 478 156 35 408 1 4 58 0 1140
2018 448 174 30 370 0 6 56 0 1084
2019 464 196 32 412 2 4 45 0 1155
2020 419 185 32 400 1 3 49 0 1089
2021 392 189 27 426 1 1 54 0 1090
2022 350 159 17 411 2 3 42 0 984
2023 328 158 16 446 1 4 42 0 995

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Seminole Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1136 55.0 20.6 14.2
1989 1161 50.0 23.2 13.6
1990 1146 57.0 20.1 14.3
1991 1226 61.0 20.0 13.1
1992 1312 64.0 20.5 14.6
1993 1101 54.0 20.4 10.8
1994 1058 54.0 19.6 19.7
1995 1007 49.0 20.6 22.4
1996 1007 49.0 20.6 22.4
1997 1058 49.0 21.6 23.6
1998 1088 53.0 20.5 34.4
1999 1165 56.0 20.8 39.7
2000 1272 64.0 19.9 31.8
2001 1302 70.0 18.6 31.1
2002 1267 67.0 18.9 38.6
2003 1267 67.0 18.9 38.6
2004 1213 71.0 17.1 45.1
2005 1273 71.0 17.9 42.6
2006 1222 71.0 17.2 44.8
2007 1214 66.0 18.4 44.5
2008 1170 70.0 16.7 45.4
2009 1160 78.2 16.5 44.8
2010 1148 70.0 16.4 54.4
2011 1153 67.5 17.0 56.8
2012 1216 70.1 17.3 62.2
2013 1344 81.0 16.5 59.7
2014 1283 83.0 15.4 60.2
2015 1228 79.0 15.5 62.9
2016 1140 80.0 14.2 65
2017 1140 77.0 14.8 64.8
2018 1084 83.0 13.0 63.8
2019 1155 54.9 21.0 65.5
2020 1089 52.4 20.7 64.5
2021 1090 44.4 24.5 71.3
2022 984 48.1 20.4 71.5
2023 995 43.6 22.8 69.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Seminole Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1136 55.0 20.6 14.2
1989 1161 50.0 23.2 13.6
1990 1146 57.0 20.1 14.3
1991 1226 61.0 20.0 13.1
1992 1312 64.0 20.5 14.6
1993 1101 54.0 20.4 10.8
1994 1058 54.0 19.6 19.7
1995 1007 49.0 20.6 22.4
1996 1007 49.0 20.6 22.4
1997 1058 49.0 21.6 23.6
1998 1088 53.0 20.5 34.4
1999 1165 56.0 20.8 39.7
2000 1272 64.0 19.9 31.8
2001 1302 70.0 18.6 31.1
2002 1267 67.0 18.9 38.6
2003 1267 67.0 18.9 38.6
2004 1213 71.0 17.1 45.1
2005 1273 71.0 17.9 42.6
2006 1222 71.0 17.2 44.8
2007 1214 66.0 18.4 44.5
2008 1170 70.0 16.7 45.4
2009 1160 78.2 16.5 44.8
2010 1148 70.0 16.4 54.4
2011 1153 67.5 17.0 56.8
2012 1216 70.1 17.3 62.2
2013 1344 81.0 16.5 59.7
2014 1283 83.0 15.4 60.2
2015 1228 79.0 15.5 62.9
2016 1140 80.0 14.2 65
2017 1140 77.0 14.8 64.8
2018 1084 83.0 13.0 63.8
2019 1155 54.9 21.0 65.5
2020 1089 52.4 20.7 64.5
2021 1090 44.4 24.5 71.3
2022 984 48.1 20.4 71.5
2023 995 43.6 22.8 69.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Seminole Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $648 (8.5%) $6,982 (91.5%) $7,630
2019 $646 (8.7%) $6,809 (91.3%) $7,456
2020 $533 (6.9%) $7,212 (93.1%) $7,746
2021 $891 (10.1%) $7,914 (89.9%) $8,805
2022 $973 (10.9%) $7,977 (89.1%) $8,950
2023 $1,355 (13.9%) $8,423 (86.2%) $9,777

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Seminole Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 597th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 757th of 1177 Middle schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Seminole Middle School)4850
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)6060
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Seminole Middle School)6255
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)6559
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Seminole Middle School)4650
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)5857
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Seminole Middle School)5249
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)6158
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Seminole Middle School)5153
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)6157
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Seminole Middle School)1424
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)3228
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (South Seminole Middle School)4946
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Seminole)5757
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4845
 3%
End of Course Civics (South Seminole Middle School)6167
 6%
   End of Course Civics (Seminole)7471
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (South Seminole Middle School)7086
 16%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Seminole)6360
 3%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (South Seminole Middle School)9395
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Seminole)6462
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1155995
 13.9%
African American196158
 19.4%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian3216
 50%
Hispanic412446
 8.3%
Pacific Islander44
White464328
 29.3%
Two or More Races4542
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.5%69.4%
 4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 995 students attended South Seminole Middle School.

South Seminole Middle School ranks 679th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at South Seminole Middle School are 45% Hispanic, 33% White, 16% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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