Serving 594 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Simmons Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Simmons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Simmons Elementary School's student population of 594 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Simmons Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Simmons Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#368 out of 2549 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simmons Elementary School's ranking?
Simmons Elementary School is ranked #368 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Simmons Elementary School often compared to?
Simmons Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hallowell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Simmons Elementary School?
594 students attend Simmons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Simmons Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Simmons Elementary School?
Simmons Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Simmons Elementary School offer ?
Simmons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Simmons Elementary School part of?
Simmons Elementary School is part of Hatboro-Horsham SD School District.
School Reviews
2 10/17/2011
Simmons was the best school ever or so I thought. When after 4 whole years at Simmons I switched schools realzing watt i was missing
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