Simmons Junior High School

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Simmons Junior High School ranks 151 st of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Simmons Junior High School is a public middle school in Hollandale, Mississippi, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 123 students, the vast majority of whom are African American. The school faces challenges common to many in economically disadvantaged areas, as evidenced by its low test scores, high free and reduced lunch rate, and ranking within the Hollandale School District.

Simmons Junior High School's student population is 99.19% African American, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 91.67% to 100% African American. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state averages and the scores of the nearby schools, such as T.L. Weston Middle School, Coleman Middle School, Leland School Park, and South Delta Middle School, all of which serve predominantly African American student populations in economically disadvantaged areas.

Simmons Junior High School's 100% free and reduced lunch rate indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population, which may be a significant factor contributing to the school's lower academic performance. The school's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the nearby schools, suggesting that class size alone may not be the primary driver of the school's challenges. Addressing the unique needs of the student population and leveraging community resources could be potential strategies to enhance the school's performance and improve educational outcomes for the students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

501 West Washington St.
Hollandale, MS 38748

(662) 827-2228

District: Hollandale School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
151^st of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,827

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 123

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.2%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Simmons Junior High School ranks worse than 57.2% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.49. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (99.2%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Simmons Junior High School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Simmons Junior High School employs 8.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Simmons Junior High School is $10,827.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Simmons Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Simmons Junior High School 151^st of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Simmons Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Hollandale School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hollandale School District 90^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Simmons Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.49	151^st	264	42.8%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Simmons Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	0	122	0	0	0	0	1	0	123

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 Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	123	8.7	14.0	100

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 Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	123	8.7	14.0	100

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 Junior High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$10,826

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Schools Near Simmons Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Simmons Junior High School	Public	6-8	501 West Washington St.	Hollandale	38748	Washington County	Hollandale School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(662) 827-2228	123	9	14.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	122 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	44.5	151^st of 264 public middle schools	42.8%					(n/a)	27.0	43.5	29.6	16.2	60.9	53.4		67.4	$10,827
South Delta Middle School	Public	6-8	86 Middle School Street	Anguilla	38721	Sharkey County	South Delta School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 873-4849	158	11	14.7	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	158 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.2	200^th of 264 public middle schools	24.2%		18.9	203^rd of 243 public middle schools	16.5%	3	2.3	20.0	16.2	27.9	45.4	81.1		37.8	$13,750
Leland School Park	Public	6-8	200 Milam Street	Leland	38756	Washington County	Leland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 686-5017	264	27	9.6	100.0%	12 (4.5%)	242 (91.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	25.9	194^th of 264 public middle schools	26.5%		20.9	194^th of 243 public middle schools	20.2%		24.1	17.6	31.3	11.1	33.4	60.4	100.0	50.0	$17,640
Manning Restart Center	Public	6-7	430 Dr. Martin Luther King Blv	Greenville	38701	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 334-7180	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
T.L. Weston Middle School	Public	6-8	901 Archer	Greenville	38701	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 334-7081	428	30	14.1	100.0%	2 (0.5%)	422 (98.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	9.5	248^th of 264 public middle schools	6.1%		12.2	225^th of 243 public middle schools	7.4%	23	21.7	16.7	18.1	20.1	33.3	20.5	75.0	25.7	$10,862
Coleman Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Dr. Martin Luther King Blv	Greenville	38701	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 334-7036	373	28	13.2	100.0%	3 (0.8%)	367 (98.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6.1	255^th of 264 public middle schools	3.4%		5.7	240^th of 243 public middle schools	1.2%	15	16.8	13.0	16.2	21.0	18.5	6.8	33.3	31.4	$11,390

Frequently Asked Questions about Simmons Junior High School

Is Simmons Junior High School a good school?

Simmons Junior High School ranks 151^st of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Simmons Junior High School?

Students at Simmons Junior High School are 99% African American.

What district is Simmons Junior High School in?

Hollandale School District

How many students attend Simmons Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 123 students attended Simmons Junior High School.

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