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Simmons Career Center

1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Simmons Career Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Simmons Career Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Simmons Career Center's student population of 181 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
181 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Simmons Career Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Simmons Career Center is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2867 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Simmons Career Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Simmons Career Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Simmons Career Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Simmons Career Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Simmons Career Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Simmons Career Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
60%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Simmons Career Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Simmons Career Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
27%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Simmons Career Center and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Simmons Career Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Simmons Career Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Simmons Career Center and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Simmons Career Center and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Simmons Career Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Simmons Career Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simmons Career Center's ranking?
Simmons Career Center is ranked #2867 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Simmons Career Center?
The graduation rate of Simmons Career Center is 80-84%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Simmons Career Center?
181 students attend Simmons Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Simmons Career Center students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Simmons Career Center?
Simmons Career Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Simmons Career Center offer ?
Simmons Career Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Simmons Career Center part of?
Simmons Career Center is part of Hillsborough School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Event
Date
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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