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#2087 of 3,778 schools in FL
Sebring Middle School
Middle School · Highlands · Sebring, FL
A Highlands middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 E CENTER AVE, Sebring, FL 33870
- Math 55% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sebring Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sebring Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,606
Median home value
$154,300
Median rent
$977/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33870; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Academy Inc.Private · tuition | 3.6private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Highlands County Hospital/homebound ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Highlands Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Heartland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 325 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Highlands
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #10 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sebring Middle School is listed in HIGHLANDS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sebring Middle School
Sebring Middle School is a public middle school in Sebring, FL, part of Highlands, serving approximately 787 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,087 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sebring Middle School
What grades does Sebring Middle School serve?
Sebring Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sebring Middle School?
Sebring Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 787 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sebring Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sebring Middle School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sebring Middle School rank in FL?
Sebring Middle School ranks #2,087 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Sebring Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sebring Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sebring Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sebring Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sebring Middle School a charter school?
No, Sebring Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sebring Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sebring Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sebring Middle School?
76.9% of students at Sebring Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 787
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Highlands County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.1%
- Phone
- (863) 471-5700
- Area population (ZIP 33870)
- 25,067
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 52
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33870; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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