What grades does Sims Middle serve?

Sims Middle is a Middle school serving students in Union, SC. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Sims Middle located?

Sims Middle is located at Union, SC in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sims Middle?

Sims Middle has a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What schools are in Union, SC?

Union, SC is served by the local school district. Sims Middle is one of the Middle schools in the area.

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Sims Middle — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Union, South Carolina|Union 01

Union, SC 29379

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Mon

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Oct

Mon

CogAT & Iowa Testing for 2nd Grade StudentsexamDistrict-wide

Oct

Wed

Early Dismissal Day - dismiss at 12:15half_dayDistrict-wide

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Tue

Middle of the Year i-Ready Testing for Kindergarten-5th GradeexamDistrict-wide

Dec

Fri

Christmas Sing-a-long with Teacher of the Year & Support Staff of the Year AnnouncementsHolidayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

635

Student:Teacher

12.2:1

Locale

Rural

District

Union 01

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(864)429-1755

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

50 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.9:1

Near average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

84% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,526

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,361

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,189

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 22%State 55%Local 23%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

36.0%

Below 150% poverty line

10.0%

Unemployment rate

11.5%

Uninsured residents

18.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

722

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

670

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

289 (43%)

Other Health Impairment

124 (19%)

Intellectual Disability

67 (10%)

Speech/Language Impairment

44 (7%)

Autism

36 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

3 (0%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

606

Current enrollment

Declining(-21% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Fall Break

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Break

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

CogAT & Iowa Testing for 2nd Grade Students

exam

Wed, Oct 21, 2026

Early Dismissal Day - dismiss at 12:15

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Union 01. Sims Middle follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete holiday break dates.	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Kindergarten Beginning of the Year i-Ready TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	CogAT & Iowa Testing for 2nd Grade StudentsDistrict-wide	exam	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Early Dismissal Day - dismiss at 12:15District-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Dec 1, 2026	Middle of the Year i-Ready Testing for Kindergarten-5th GradeDistrict-wide	exam	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Christmas Sing-a-long with Teacher of the Year & Support Staff of the Year AnnouncementsDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Holidays - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Teachers Return/Staff Development DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Holiday No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Early Dismissal Day - dismiss at 12:15District-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Presidents Day/Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	Teacher Appreciation WeekDistrict-wide Check the school notice for appreciation week activities and dates.	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—