Serving 428 students in grades 5-8, Philip Simmons Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Philip Simmons Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Philip Simmons Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Philip Simmons Middle School is ranked #713 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Philip Simmons Middle School often compared to?
Philip Simmons Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daniel Island School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Philip Simmons Middle School?
428 students attend Philip Simmons Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Philip Simmons Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philip Simmons Middle School?
Philip Simmons Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Philip Simmons Middle School offer ?
Philip Simmons Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Philip Simmons Middle School part of?
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