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Sanford Middle School vs. Seminole Science Charter School

Should you attend Sanford Middle School or Seminole Science Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Sanford Middle School
1700 S French Ave
Sanford, FL 32771
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Seminole Science Charter School
3580 N Us Highway 17-92
Lake Mary, FL 32746
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
n/a

Seminole Science Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,375 students in grades 6-8, Sanford Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Seminole Science Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
1,375 students
537 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sanford Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Seminole Science Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sanford Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Seminole Science Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sanford Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Seminole Science Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sanford Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seminole School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Seminole Science Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seminole School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#772 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
#177 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sanford Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Seminole Science Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 30% in FL)
82%
(Top 5% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sanford Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seminole School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seminole Science Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seminole School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
79%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sanford Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seminole School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seminole Science Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seminole School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sanford Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Seminole School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seminole Science Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Seminole School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sanford Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Seminole Science Charter School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
40
Grade 1 Students
-
40
Grade 2 Students
-
61
Grade 3 Students
-
60
Grade 4 Students
-
50
Grade 5 Students
-
50
Grade 6 Students
466
75
Grade 7 Students
486
88
Grade 8 Students
423
73

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
26%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sanford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seminole School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Seminole Science Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seminole School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sanford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seminole School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Seminole Science Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seminole School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
20%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sanford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seminole School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Seminole Science Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seminole School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
28%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sanford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seminole School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Seminole Science Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seminole School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sanford Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seminole School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Seminole Science Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seminole School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.77
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sanford Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seminole School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Seminole Science Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seminole School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sanford Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seminole School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Seminole Science Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seminole School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sanford Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seminole School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Seminole Science Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seminole School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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