Sanford Middle School
#162 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#3874 of 15,369 nationally
About Sanford Middle School
Sanford Middle School is a public middle located in Sanford, in the Seminole school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,385 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 162nd of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (85th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,385.
There are 16 schools in Sanford; Sanford Middle School ranks 5th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sanford Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sanford Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
901 students · 770 m away
Crooms Academy of Information Technology
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
738 students · 1.6 km away
Scps Early Learning Center
Sanford · Public other · Grades PK–PK
72 students · 1.8 km away
Tapp Childcare Center
Sanford · Public other · Grades PK–PK
1 students · 2.1 km away
Seminole High School
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,807 students · 2.1 km away
Pine Crest Elementary School
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
714 students · 2.2 km away
Hamilton Elementary School
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students · 2.3 km away
Wicklow Elementary School
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students · 2.8 km away
Millennium Middle School
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,323 students · 3.3 km away
Idyllwilde Elementary School
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
773 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Randall Middle School
Lithia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,373 students
Palm Springs Middle School
West Palm Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,397 students
Okeeheelee Middle School
Greenacres · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,401 students
Immokalee Middle School
Immokalee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,402 students
Charles S. Rushe Middle School
Land O Lakes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,365 students
Barrington Middle School
Lithia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,345 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sanford Middle School a good school?
Sanford Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 67.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #162 of 563 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sanford Middle School rank in Florida?
Sanford Middle School ranks #162 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #3874 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sanford Middle School?
Sanford Middle School had 1,385 students in 2025.
Is Sanford Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Sanford Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sanford Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sanford Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.