Simmons Middle School - 03

Summary:

Simmons Middle School - 03 is a public middle school located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 483 students. The school faces several challenges, including underperformance in academic assessments, high chronic absenteeism, and a higher proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Simmons Middle School - 03 consistently underperforms the state and Aberdeen School District 06-1 averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 48.15% in ELA and 41.61% in Math, compared to the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 36th in 2012-2013 to 88th in 2023-2024. Additionally, Simmons Middle School - 03 has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 21.0% compared to the state average of 15.0%.

Interestingly, Simmons Middle School - 03 performs relatively well in terms of its rankings for Hispanic and Native American student subgroups, often outperforming the state averages for these subgroups. However, the school struggles with the performance of its White and Male student subgroups, ranking significantly lower than the state averages. When compared to nearby schools, such as Holgate Middle School - 02 and Groton Area Middle School - 04, Simmons Middle School - 03 consistently underperforms in academic assessments and has a higher chronic absenteeism rate.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1300 S 3rd St
       Aberdeen, SD  57401


(605) 725-7900

District: Aberdeen School District 06-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
88th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,158 Help


Students who attend Simmons Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:    Central High School - 01

Feeder schools for Simmons Middle School - 03:

Elementary:    May Overby Elementary - 09
    Simmons Elementary - 10

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.6%
Hispanic:
8.3%
American Indian:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.8% Help


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Compare Details Simmons Middle School - 03 ranks worse than 59.9% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.34. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Simmons Middle School - 03 is $10,158.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Simmons Middle School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Simmons Middle School - 03 88th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See Simmons Middle School - 03 in the ranking list.)

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Aberdeen School District 06-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Aberdeen School District 06-1 70th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Simmons Middle School - 03

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Rank History for all students at Simmons Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.37 57th 133 57.1%
2004 59.38 60th 134 55.2%
2005 51.24 84th 136 38.2%
2006 49.04 92nd 141 34.8%
2007 50.35 93rd 136 31.6%
2008 74.31 18th 136 86.8%
2009 73.96 19th 139 86.3%
2010 75.28 19th 139 86.3%
2011 70.96 30th 140 78.6%
2012 74.39 16th 146 89.0%
2013 69.97 36th 145 75.2%
2015 60.84 46th 145 68.3%
2016 70.25 30th 147 79.6%
2017 67.88 36th 146 75.3%
2018 62.47 50th 147 66.0%
2019 62.92 51st 149 65.8%
2021 39.88 97th 145 33.1%
2022 38.03 98th 143 31.5%
2023 36.10 103rd 150 31.3%
2024 45.34 88th 147 40.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Simmons Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.75 7th 22 68.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Simmons Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.12 7th 8 12.5%
2024 58.73 3rd 7 57.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Simmons Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.92 16th 32 50.0%
2022 52.21 9th 25 64.0%
2023 26.76 21st 27 22.2%
2024 51.56 11th 29 62.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Simmons Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.41 11th 71 84.5%
2019 61.73 21st 79 73.4%
2021 38.84 41st 63 34.9%
2022 51.71 20th 46 56.5%
2023 43.38 40th 70 42.9%
2024 62.55 15th 65 76.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Simmons Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.52 37th 99 62.6%
2019 66.41 31st 107 71.0%
2021 39.57 79th 113 30.1%
2022 44.63 62nd 102 39.2%
2023 36.16 79th 112 29.5%
2024 42.33 74th 107 30.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Simmons Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.30 35th 111 68.5%
2019 56.02 44th 110 60.0%
2021 39.67 70th 115 39.1%
2022 28.91 87th 104 16.3%
2023 33.27 88th 116 24.1%
2024 46.72 66th 115 42.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Simmons Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.49 15th 17 11.8%
2019 45.51 12th 21 42.9%
2021 43.57 10th 23 56.5%
2022 51.02 8th 19 57.9%
2023 30.00 19th 24 20.8%
2024 52.14 10th 26 61.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Simmons Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.67 10th 25 60.0%
2022 70.45 3rd 24 87.5%
2023 48.87 9th 27 66.7%
2024 84.28 4th 31 87.1%
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Rank History for White students at Simmons Middle School - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.60 50th 131 61.8%
2019 63.20 43rd 136 68.4%
2021 39.78 90th 136 33.8%
2022 37.91 91st 132 31.1%
2023 31.92 100th 136 26.5%
2024 41.44 86th 132 34.8%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Simmons Middle School - 03

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 472 472
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 478 478
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 531 531
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 531 531
1993 509 3 1 0 44 n/a n/a 0 557
1994 456 3 1 0 54 n/a n/a 0 514
1995 460 1 7 3 53 n/a n/a 0 524
1996 460 1 7 3 53 n/a n/a 0 524
1997 279 1 4 4 27 n/a n/a 0 315
1998 409 2 3 1 31 n/a n/a 0 446
1999 439 2 7 2 35 n/a n/a 0 485
2000 399 3 4 4 44 n/a n/a 0 454
2001 418 3 4 2 43 n/a n/a 0 470
2002 417 3 4 8 51 n/a n/a 0 483
2003 417 3 4 8 51 n/a n/a 0 483
2004 395 4 2 7 33 n/a n/a 0 441
2005 383 2 4 11 27 n/a n/a 0 427
2006 371 3 3 9 28 n/a n/a 0 414
2007 334 7 5 6 26 n/a n/a 0 378
2008 355 9 3 2 33 n/a n/a 0 402
2009 367 7 4 7 29 n/a n/a 0 414
2010 383 6 7 8 38 n/a n/a 0 442
2011 373 8 6 12 42 1 3 0 445
2012 385 11 8 11 37 0 1 0 453
2013 403 11 5 9 39 4 5 0 476
2014 384 16 9 16 37 5 4 0 471
2015 405 14 10 12 40 5 2 0 488
2016 382 15 12 20 38 3 7 0 477
2017 425 11 21 24 41 3 7 0 532
2018 415 7 16 30 26 3 14 0 511
2019 410 10 23 34 24 1 23 0 525
2020 418 7 22 47 34 1 30 0 559
2021 394 7 18 54 46 2 26 0 547
2022 358 11 22 47 37 2 30 0 507
2023 346 7 22 40 40 3 25 0 483

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 Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 472 30.6 15.4 n/a
1990 478 32.9 14.5 n/a
1991 531 33.2 15.9 n/a
1992 531 33.2 15.9 n/a
1993 557 37.2 15.0 n/a
1994 514 35.9 14.3 n/a
1995 524 25.3 20.7 n/a
1996 524 25.3 20.7 n/a
1997 315 23.7 13.3 22.5
1998 446 33.7 13.2 26
1999 485 31.7 15.3 29.3
2000 454 26.6 17.1 24.9
2001 470 32.3 14.6 0
2002 483 30.9 15.6 26.7
2003 483 30.9 15.6 26.7
2004 441 29.1 15.2 26.8
2005 427 28.2 15.1 32.1
2006 414 27.2 15.2 34.8
2007 378 27.0 14.0 32.3
2008 402 27.5 14.6 34.1
2009 414 28.3 14.6 30
2010 442 29.6 14.9 33.9
2011 445 29.3 15.1 38.2
2012 453 28.1 16.0 37.1
2013 476 27.6 17.2 41
2014 471 28.7 16.3 42.5
2015 488 29.0 16.8 41.4
2016 477 32.0 14.9 48
2017 532 33.7 15.7 39.7
2018 511 33.7 15.1 41.3
2019 525 32.4 16.1 38.1
2020 559 33.3 16.7 36.5
2021 547 33.2 16.4 39.1
2022 507 33.2 15.2 20.3
2023 483 33.1 14.5 39.8

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 Middle School - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 472 30.6 15.4 n/a
1990 478 32.9 14.5 n/a
1991 531 33.2 15.9 n/a
1992 531 33.2 15.9 n/a
1993 557 37.2 15.0 n/a
1994 514 35.9 14.3 n/a
1995 524 25.3 20.7 n/a
1996 524 25.3 20.7 n/a
1997 315 23.7 13.3 22.5
1998 446 33.7 13.2 26
1999 485 31.7 15.3 29.3
2000 454 26.6 17.1 24.9
2001 470 32.3 14.6 0
2002 483 30.9 15.6 26.7
2003 483 30.9 15.6 26.7
2004 441 29.1 15.2 26.8
2005 427 28.2 15.1 32.1
2006 414 27.2 15.2 34.8
2007 378 27.0 14.0 32.3
2008 402 27.5 14.6 34.1
2009 414 28.3 14.6 30
2010 442 29.6 14.9 33.9
2011 445 29.3 15.1 38.2
2012 453 28.1 16.0 37.1
2013 476 27.6 17.2 41
2014 471 28.7 16.3 42.5
2015 488 29.0 16.8 41.4
2016 477 32.0 14.9 48
2017 532 33.7 15.7 39.7
2018 511 33.7 15.1 41.3
2019 525 32.4 16.1 38.1
2020 559 33.3 16.7 36.5
2021 547 33.2 16.4 39.1
2022 507 33.2 15.2 20.3
2023 483 33.1 14.5 39.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Simmons Middle School - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $276 (3.4%) $7,947 (96.6%) $8,223
2021 $360 (4.2%) $8,133 (95.8%) $8,493
2022 $338 (3.7%) $8,752 (96.3%) $9,090
2023 $420 (4.1%) $9,738 (95.9%) $10,158

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Simmons Middle School - 03

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 51st of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 103rd of 150 Middle schools
 34.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Simmons Middle School - 03)48.940.3
 8.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Aberdeen School District 06-1)54.749.9
 4.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Simmons Middle School - 03)48.439
 9.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Aberdeen School District 06-1)50.942.7
 8.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Simmons Middle School - 03)58.250.3
 7.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Aberdeen School District 06-1)63.161
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Simmons Middle School - 03)57.136.6
 20.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Aberdeen School District 06-1)59.247.8
 11.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Simmons Middle School - 03)61.434
 27.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Aberdeen School District 06-1)6346.6
 16.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Simmons Middle School - 03)58.232
 26.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Aberdeen School District 06-1)64.239.1
 25.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Simmons Middle School - 03)39.224.7
 14.6%
   8th Grade Science (Aberdeen School District 06-1)41.229.4
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Simmons Middle School - 03)55.941.6
 14.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Aberdeen School District 06-1)58.852.6
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Simmons Middle School - 03)54.335.9
 18.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Aberdeen School District 06-1)50.745
 5.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students525483
 8%
African American107
 30%
American Indian2440
 66.7%
Asian2322
 4.3%
Hispanic3440
 17.6%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White410346
 15.6%
Two or More Races2325
 8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.1%39.8%
 1.7%


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Students at Simmons Middle School - 03 are 72% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 1% African American.

Simmons Middle School - 03 ranks 88th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Simmons Middle School - 03 usually go on to attend Central High School - 01

In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended Simmons Middle School - 03.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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