Simmons Exceptional Center

Public, Alternative K-12

1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563

(813) 707-7430

District: Hillsborough

Per Pupil Expenditures: $35,200

Student/teacher ratio: 4.5

Number of students: 27

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.7%

African American:

33.3%

Hispanic:

14.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.2%

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Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Simmons Exceptional Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.7%), African American (33.3%), Hispanic (14.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Simmons Exceptional Center is 4.5, which is the 6^th best among 8 alternative schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Simmons Exceptional Center is $35,200, which is the 7^th highest among 8 alternative schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Simmons Exceptional Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Simmons Exceptional Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	41	13	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
1989	42	19	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
1990	42	15	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	58
1991	38	20	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
1992	54	15	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
1993	50	16	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	72
1994	50	12	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	65
1995	36	13	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	49
1996	36	13	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	49
1997	32	14	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	48
1998	34	18	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
1999	41	14	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
2000	47	18	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	71
2001	57	28	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
2002	53	25	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	89
2003	53	25	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	89
2004	52	15	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	77
2005	58	24	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
2006	46	18	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	67
2007	29	15	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	2	49
2008	35	17	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	2	58
2009	37	17	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	6	62
2010	32	15	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	2	56
2011	21	19	0	4	0	0	1	0	45
2012	27	20	0	4	0	1	1	0	53
2013	21	22	0	12	0	0	0	0	55
2014	22	18	0	9	0	0	0	0	49
2015	18	19	1	7	0	0	2	0	47
2016	16	10	0	4	0	0	2	0	32
2017	18	14	0	10	0	0	1	0	43
2018	20	15	0	6	0	0	1	0	42
2019	16	12	0	6	0	0	0	0	34
2020	17	13	0	4	0	0	1	0	35
2021	15	7	0	5	0	0	1	0	28
2022	10	4	0	5	0	0	2	0	21
2023	10	4	0	8	0	0	2	0	24
2024	11	9	0	4	0	0	3	0	27

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Simmons Exceptional Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	56	14.0	4.0	73.2
1989	61	12.0	5.0	63.9
1990	58	12.0	4.8	74.1
1991	61	13.0	4.6	72.1
1992	75	14.0	5.3	68
1993	72	14.0	5.1	73.6
1994	65	12.0	5.4	67.7
1995	49	10.0	4.9	75.5
1996	49	10.0	4.9	75.5
1997	48	10.0	4.8	75
1998	56	10.0	5.6	80.4
1999	59	12.0	4.9	79.7
2000	71	11.0	6.5	84.5
2001	91	13.0	7.0	75.8
2002	89	16.0	5.6	80.9
2003	89	16.0	5.6	80.9
2004	77	13.0	5.9	81.8
2005	91	12.0	7.6	80.2
2006	67	13.0	5.2	79.1
2007	49	11.0	4.5	72.3
2008	58	11.0	5.3	78.6
2009	62	10.6	6.2	83.9
2010	56	11.0	5.0	85.2
2011	45	11.0	4.0	86.7
2012	53	12.0	4.4	81.1
2013	55	13.0	4.2	69.1
2014	49	8.0	6.1	81.6
2015	47	10.0	4.7	87.2
2016	32	12.0	2.6	81.3
2017	43	11.0	3.9	81.4
2018	42	10.0	4.2	78.6
2019	34	10.0	3.4	82.4
2020	35	6.0	5.8	88.6
2021	28	6.0	4.6	89.3
2022	21	4.0	5.2	66.7
2023	24	1.0	24.0	75
2024	27	6.0	4.5	85.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Simmons Exceptional Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	56	14.0	4.0	73.2
1989	61	12.0	5.0	63.9
1990	58	12.0	4.8	74.1
1991	61	13.0	4.6	72.1
1992	75	14.0	5.3	68
1993	72	14.0	5.1	73.6
1994	65	12.0	5.4	67.7
1995	49	10.0	4.9	75.5
1996	49	10.0	4.9	75.5
1997	48	10.0	4.8	75
1998	56	10.0	5.6	80.4
1999	59	12.0	4.9	79.7
2000	71	11.0	6.5	84.5
2001	91	13.0	7.0	75.8
2002	89	16.0	5.6	80.9
2003	89	16.0	5.6	80.9
2004	77	13.0	5.9	81.8
2005	91	12.0	7.6	80.2
2006	67	13.0	5.2	79.1
2007	49	11.0	4.5	72.3
2008	58	11.0	5.3	78.6
2009	62	10.6	6.2	83.9
2010	56	11.0	5.0	85.2
2011	45	11.0	4.0	86.7
2012	53	12.0	4.4	81.1
2013	55	13.0	4.2	69.1
2014	49	8.0	6.1	81.6
2015	47	10.0	4.7	87.2
2016	32	12.0	2.6	81.3
2017	43	11.0	3.9	81.4
2018	42	10.0	4.2	78.6
2019	34	10.0	3.4	82.4
2020	35	6.0	5.8	88.6
2021	28	6.0	4.6	89.3
2022	21	4.0	5.2	66.7
2023	24	1.0	24.0	75
2024	27	6.0	4.5	85.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Simmons Exceptional Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$5,371 (14.8%)	$30,825 (85.2%)	$36,196
2019	$7,836 (17.2%)	$37,665 (82.8%)	$45,500
2020	$6,134 (19.1%)	$25,969 (80.9%)	$32,104
2021	$10,790 (22.9%)	$36,226 (77.1%)	$47,016
2022	$9,754 (21.3%)	$35,996 (78.7%)	$45,750
2023	$11,952 (34.0%)	$23,249 (66.0%)	$35,200

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Simmons Exceptional Center

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	34	24	29.4%
African American	12	4	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	8	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	16	10	37.5%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.4%	75%	7.4%

Schools Near Simmons Exceptional Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Simmons Exceptional Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	1202 W Grant St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 707-7430	27	6	4.5	85.2%	11 (40.7%)	9 (33.3%)	4 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (11.1%)								(n/a)																						$35,200	$11,952	$23,249
Simmons Career Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1202 W Grant St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 707-7430	163	13	12.5	71.2%	49 (30.1%)	12 (7.4%)	96 (58.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)								(n/a)								29.0									0.0	14.0	10.0	31.0		$14,815	$1,670	$13,144
Willis Peters Exceptional Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2919 Nelson Ave	Dover	33527	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 747-9462	55	14	3.9	50.9%	23 (41.8%)	9 (16.4%)	20 (36.4%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)								(n/a)																						$53,053	$13,245	$39,808
Lopez Exceptional Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	315 W Old Hillsborough Ave	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8008	56	14	4.0	41.1%	14 (25.0%)	21 (37.5%)	19 (33.9%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)								(n/a)																						$57,422	$15,616	$41,806
The Spring	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1009 N Parsons Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 651-2166	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Polk Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	604 S. Central Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	No	No	Yes	No	(863) 354-3999	28	0			14 (50.0%)	4 (14.3%)	10 (35.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																		20.0				$5,472	$95	$5,377
Polk Full Time Eschool	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	604 S. Central Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	No	No	Yes	No	(863) 354-3999	455	0			199 (43.7%)	69 (15.2%)	166 (36.5%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)								(n/a)	72.0	64.0	52.0	52.0	50.0	58.0	72.0	61.0	43.0	14.0	8.0	50.0	36.0	53.0	31.0	47.0	43.0	45.0	65.0	80.0	63.0	$12,638	$890	$11,748
Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	9-10	114 North Tennessee Ave	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 204-1771	39	3	13.0	30.8%	17 (43.6%)	4 (10.3%)	16 (41.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)								(n/a)							67.0	80.0									9.0	83.0	67.0	73.0		$42,922	$00	$42,922
Hillsborough Girls Academy	Public, Alternative	4-12	9506 E Columbus Dr	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 630-4513	18	2	9.0	83.3%	3 (16.7%)	15 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lake Academy	Public, Alternative	4-12	9504 E Columbus Dr	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 840-7240	29	2	14.5	89.7%	11 (37.9%)	17 (58.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Simmons Exceptional Center

What district is Simmons Exceptional Center in?

Hillsborough

What is the racial makeup of Simmons Exceptional Center?

Students at Simmons Exceptional Center are 41% White, 33% African American, 15% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races.

How many students attend Simmons Exceptional Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 27 students attended Simmons Exceptional Center.

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