Sims Jr High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 844 middle and high school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 151st out of 227 middle schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 200 Sims Drive, Union, SC 29379
- Principal or Admin: Cynthia James
- Fax: (864) 429-1798
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Union County Public Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,851
- Dropout Rate: 3.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.8
- Enrolled Students: 4,555
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 844
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 56.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 444 (52.6%)
- Females: 400 (47.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 72 (8.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 483 (57.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 555 (65.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 354 | 41.9% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.5% |
| White | 483 | 57.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 277 | 32.8% |
| 7th Grade | 290 | 34.4% |
| 8th Grade | 277 | 32.8% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 45%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:55%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $42,001
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $31,072 | 25% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $46,064 | 75% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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