Simmons Pinckney Middle School
Tel:
(843) 724-7789
Simmons Pinckney Middle School serves 240 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Simmons Pinckney Middle School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Simmons Pinckney Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Simmons Pinckney Middle School's student population of 240 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 425% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 240 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Simmons Pinckney Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Simmons Pinckney Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1141 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 9% |
| Black | 97% | 34% |
| White | n/a | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.62 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charleston 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Simmons Pinckney Middle School is Charleston Charter School For Math And Science (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Charleston Charleston Charter School For Math And Science Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 554 students
0.1 miles
1002 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-3185 0.1 6-12 554 - Charleston James Simons Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 401 students
0.2 miles
741 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7763 0.2 PK-8 401 - Charleston Carolina Voyager Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 243 students
0.4 miles
30 Race Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 203-3891 0.4 K-5 243 - Charleston Burke High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 372 students
0.7 miles
244 President Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 579-4815 0.7 9-12 372 - Charleston Mitchell Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 316 students
0.7 miles
2 Perry Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7261 0.7 PK-5 316
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