Simmons Career Center

1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
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Bottom 50%
Serving 189 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Simmons Career Center's student population of 189 students has declined by 6% 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
189 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Simmons Career Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Simmons Career Center is 0.55, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#3595 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
48%
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≤20%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
59%
36%
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Black
7%
21%
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White
32%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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70-74%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Simmons Career Center's ranking?
Simmons Career Center is ranked #3595 out of 3,655 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while ≤20% 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 70-74%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Simmons Career Center?
189 students attend Simmons Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Simmons Career Center students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Simmons Career Center?
Simmons Career Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
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.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (End of 2nd Semester)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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