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Sims Middle School is a public middle school in Union, South Carolina, serving 672 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Union 01 School District, which is ranked 62 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sims Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of South Carolina middle schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 18% to 37.9% in English Language Arts and 18% to 31.8% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 50.2% to 53.7% in ELA and 30.2% to 38.4% in Mathematics. However, the school's performance on the Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End-of-Course exam is an outlier, with 100% proficiency in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state and district averages.

Despite the school's persistent low performance, Sims Middle has received increased funding and staffing resources in recent years, with per-student spending increasing from $9,272 in 2020-2021 to $11,053 in 2022-2023, and the student-teacher ratio decreasing from 15 to 12.4 during the same period. These changes suggest that the school may be exploring strategies to address the unique challenges faced by its diverse student population, which includes 46.43% White, 41.22% African American, 2.68% Hispanic, and 9.52% two or more races.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2200 Whitmire Highway
       Union, SC  29379

(864) 429-1755

District: Union 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
241st of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,053 Help


Students who attend Sims Middle usually attend:

High:    Union County High

Feeder schools for Sims Middle:

Elementary:    Buffalo Elementary
    Foster Park Elementary
    Monarch Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  672

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.4%
African American:
41.2%
Two or more races:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Sims Middle ranks worse than 74.2% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.4%), African American (41.2%), two or more races (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sims Middle is 12.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sims Middle is $11,053.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sims Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Sims Middle 241st of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Sims Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Union 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Union 01 62nd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sims Middle

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Rank History for all students at Sims Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 28.90 172nd 225 23.6%
2004 32.03 169th 230 26.5%
2005 37.52 158th 230 31.3%
2006 36.82 160th 231 30.7%
2007 49.46 139th 236 41.1%
2008 52.85 133rd 244 45.5%
2009 47.19 147th 249 41.0%
2010 37.07 193rd 261 26.1%
2011 38.73 186th 269 30.9%
2012 34.83 201st 271 25.8%
2013 34.69 202nd 276 26.8%
2014 38.55 189th 291 35.1%
2015 36.34 195th 301 35.2%
2016 31.39 220th 303 27.4%
2017 33.05 217th 317 31.5%
2018 35.94 195th 303 35.6%
2019 29.85 224th 315 28.9%
2021 22.22 243rd 311 21.9%
2022 19.13 244th 310 21.3%
2023 21.36 256th 325 21.2%
2024 25.80 241st 325 25.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sims Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.56 29th 31 6.5%
2019 3.56 39th 39 0.0%
2021 10.50 25th 25 0.0%
2022 17.29 40th 44 9.1%
2023 1.15 58th 58 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sims Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.60 156th 280 44.3%
2019 33.38 203rd 289 29.8%
2021 25.27 218th 288 24.3%
2022 23.36 237th 300 21.0%
2023 25.90 244th 313 22.0%
2024 30.23 215th 307 30.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Sims Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.21 174th 281 38.1%
2019 31.05 214th 296 27.7%
2021 18.58 229th 279 17.9%
2022 21.64 228th 290 21.4%
2023 22.20 235th 299 21.4%
2024 24.05 223rd 294 24.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sims Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.97 174th 194 10.3%
2019 30.73 148th 195 24.1%
2021 34.40 109th 164 33.5%
2022 29.23 136th 183 25.7%
2023 21.28 166th 187 11.2%
2024 22.33 158th 177 10.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sims Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.18 144th 179 19.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sims Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.81 192nd 284 32.4%
2019 29.13 216th 296 27.0%
2021 25.51 206th 279 26.2%
2022 17.35 245th 292 16.1%
2023 20.90 239th 303 21.1%
2024 28.40 213th 294 27.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Sims Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.02 119th 237 49.8%
2019 38.80 148th 252 41.3%
2021 26.75 190th 235 19.1%
2022 24.00 209th 249 16.1%
2023 25.46 205th 253 19.0%
2024 30.52 188th 248 24.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Sims Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.56 191st 250 23.6%
2019 18.36 224th 258 13.2%
2021 13.39 216th 244 11.5%
2022 9.17 235th 249 5.6%
2023 15.22 231st 260 11.2%
2024 17.36 220th 255 13.7%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sims Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 385 265 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1989 393 263 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1990 418 284 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1991 397 281 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1992 405 283 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 689
1993 399 298 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1994 397 291 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 691
1995 352 286 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 641
1996 352 286 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 641
1997 368 250 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 622
1998 370 244 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1999 329 236 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2000 345 254 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 604
2001 364 268 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2002 337 253 1 5 0 n/a n/a 1 597
2003 337 253 1 5 0 n/a n/a 1 597
2004 359 258 0 2 2 n/a n/a 1 622
2005 319 265 0 1 2 n/a n/a 1 588
2006 310 235 4 0 0 n/a n/a 1 550
2007 329 235 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2008 309 241 4 2 1 n/a n/a 1 558
2009 314 214 4 0 1 n/a n/a 1 534
2010 483 354 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 844
2011 445 359 5 5 0 0 1 0 815
2012 427 345 4 8 0 1 4 0 789
2013 399 322 4 7 1 1 7 0 741
2014 389 302 3 9 1 0 11 0 715
2015 398 303 1 5 1 0 16 0 724
2016 385 293 2 12 0 3 21 0 716
2017 364 266 2 8 0 1 29 0 670
2018 352 273 6 11 0 0 46 0 688
2019 374 287 5 9 0 0 60 0 735
2020 367 303 5 19 0 1 69 0 764
2021 344 281 2 18 0 0 61 0 706
2022 346 279 0 21 0 0 59 1 706
2023 312 277 0 18 0 1 64 0 672

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 Sims Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 654 34.7 18.8 n/a
1989 659 37.0 17.8 n/a
1990 704 39.2 17.9 n/a
1991 679 39.5 17.1 30
1992 689 41.3 16.6 38.9
1993 699 39.9 17.5 37.6
1994 691 41.0 16.9 41.2
1995 641 43.0 14.9 38.2
1996 641 43.0 14.9 38.2
1997 622 44.0 14.1 37.6
1998 615 42.0 14.6 40
1999 568 45.0 12.6 50.2
2000 604 41.0 14.7 47.4
2001 634 42.0 15.1 57.4
2002 597 40.0 14.9 60.7
2003 597 40.0 14.9 60.7
2004 622 40.0 15.6 64.1
2005 588 40.0 14.7 64.9
2006 550 40.0 13.8 59.9
2007 569 55.0 10.3 64.3
2008 558 39.0 14.3 63.9
2009 534 40.0 13.4 54.6
2010 844 56.0 15.0 65.8
2011 815 54.5 14.9 66.7
2012 789 58.5 13.4 69.5
2013 741 56.0 13.2 69.5
2014 715 56.0 12.7 72.7
2015 724 53.0 13.6 73.6
2016 716 55.0 13.0 70.3
2017 670 54.0 12.4 100
2018 688 49.0 14.0 100
2019 735 49.0 15.0 100
2020 764 51.0 14.9 100
2021 706 47.0 15.0 100
2022 706 49.8 14.1 100
2023 672 53.8 12.4 100

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 Sims Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 654 34.7 18.8 n/a
1989 659 37.0 17.8 n/a
1990 704 39.2 17.9 n/a
1991 679 39.5 17.1 30
1992 689 41.3 16.6 38.9
1993 699 39.9 17.5 37.6
1994 691 41.0 16.9 41.2
1995 641 43.0 14.9 38.2
1996 641 43.0 14.9 38.2
1997 622 44.0 14.1 37.6
1998 615 42.0 14.6 40
1999 568 45.0 12.6 50.2
2000 604 41.0 14.7 47.4
2001 634 42.0 15.1 57.4
2002 597 40.0 14.9 60.7
2003 597 40.0 14.9 60.7
2004 622 40.0 15.6 64.1
2005 588 40.0 14.7 64.9
2006 550 40.0 13.8 59.9
2007 569 55.0 10.3 64.3
2008 558 39.0 14.3 63.9
2009 534 40.0 13.4 54.6
2010 844 56.0 15.0 65.8
2011 815 54.5 14.9 66.7
2012 789 58.5 13.4 69.5
2013 741 56.0 13.2 69.5
2014 715 56.0 12.7 72.7
2015 724 53.0 13.6 73.6
2016 716 55.0 13.0 70.3
2017 670 54.0 12.4 100
2018 688 49.0 14.0 100
2019 735 49.0 15.0 100
2020 764 51.0 14.9 100
2021 706 47.0 15.0 100
2022 706 49.8 14.1 100
2023 672 53.8 12.4 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sims Middle

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $616 (6.8%) $270 (3.0%) $886 (9.8%) $6,898 (76.1%) $1,277 (14.1%) $8,175 (90.2%) $9,061
2020 $613 (6.6%) $336 (3.6%) $949 (10.2%) $7,156 (76.6%) $1,234 (13.2%) $8,391 (89.8%) $9,340
2021 $435 (4.7%) $421 (4.5%) $856 (9.2%) $6,944 (74.9%) $1,472 (15.9%) $8,416 (90.8%) $9,272
2022 $773 (7.2%) $783 (7.3%) $1,556 (14.4%) $7,427 (69.0%) $1,787 (16.6%) $9,214 (85.6%) $10,770
2023 $835 (7.6%) $1,557 (14.1%) $2,391 (21.6%) $7,218 (65.3%) $1,443 (13.1%) $8,661 (78.4%) $11,053

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sims Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 224th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 256th of 325 Middle schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Sims Middle)29.122.6
 6.5%
   6th Grade Science (Union 01)33.123.1
 10%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sims Middle)22.529.9
 7.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Union 01)24.231.7
 7.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sims Middle)21.119.7
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Union 01)21.319.9
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sims Middle)29.530
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Union 01)3132.8
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sims Middle)28.110
 18.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Union 01)26.912.3
 14.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sims Middle)35.840.2
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Union 01)36.844
 7.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sims Middle)31.826.8
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Union 01)30.825.3
 5.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Sims Middle)94.997.9
 3%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Union 01)4853.1
 5.1%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students735672
 8.6%
African American287277
 3.5%
American Indian00
Asian50
 100%
Hispanic918
 100%
Pacific Islander01
White374312
 16.6%
Two or More Races6064
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Students who attend Sims Middle usually go on to attend Union County High

Students at Sims Middle are 46% White, 41% African American, 10% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Sims Middle ranks 241st of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 672 students attended Sims Middle.


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