Simmons Exceptional Center
1202 West Grant St
Plant City FL, 33563, Hillsborough County
Phone: 813-707-7430
Type: Special Education School, Other School
Status: Currently Operational
Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 12
Title I Eligible School: Yes School-Wide Title I: NA
Magnet: NA
Charter: NA
Shared-Time School: NA
Students and Teachers
| | 2013-2014 | 2012-2013 | 2011-2012 | 2010-2011 | 2009-2010 | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 |
| | Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | % |
| Total Teachers: | 8 | | 13 | | 12 | | 11 | | 11 | | 11 | | 11 | |
| Total Students: | 49 | | 55 | | 53 | | 45 | | 56 | | 62 | | 58 | |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% |
| Grade 1: | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 1.9% | 1 | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 3 | 5.2% |
| Grade 2: | 1 | 2.0% | 1 | 1.8% | 1 | 1.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 1.8% | 5 | 8.1% | 1 | 1.7% |
| Grade 3: | 1 | 2.0% | 4 | 7.3% | 2 | 3.8% | 1 | 2.2% | 4 | 7.1% | 1 | 1.6% | 1 | 1.7% |
| Grade 4: | 3 | 6.1% | 4 | 7.3% | 3 | 5.7% | 3 | 6.7% | 1 | 1.8% | 3 | 4.8% | 3 | 5.2% |
| Grade 5: | 5 | 10.2% | 2 | 3.6% | 1 | 1.9% | 2 | 4.4% | 2 | 3.6% | 2 | 3.2% | 3 | 5.2% |
| Grade 6: | 1 | 2.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 5 | 9.4% | 3 | 6.7% | 7 | 12.5% | 4 | 6.5% | 5 | 8.6% |
| Grade 7: | 5 | 10.2% | 6 | 10.9% | 3 | 5.7% | 7 | 15.6% | 5 | 8.9% | 8 | 12.9% | 4 | 6.9% |
| Grade 8: | 5 | 10.2% | 7 | 12.7% | 8 | 15.1% | 5 | 11.1% | 7 | 12.5% | 8 | 12.9% | 10 | 17.2% |
| Grade 9: | 5 | 10.2% | 12 | 21.8% | 9 | 17.0% | 5 | 11.1% | 9 | 16.1% | 14 | 22.6% | 12 | 20.7% |
| Grade 10: | 8 | 16.3% | 6 | 10.9% | 8 | 15.1% | 4 | 8.9% | 12 | 21.4% | 8 | 12.9% | 9 | 15.5% |
| Grade 11: | 3 | 6.1% | 4 | 7.3% | 3 | 5.7% | 3 | 6.7% | 5 | 8.9% | 4 | 6.5% | 2 | 3.4% |
| Grade 12: | 12 | 24.5% | 9 | 16.4% | 9 | 17.0% | 11 | 24.4% | 3 | 5.4% | 5 | 8.1% | 5 | 8.6% |
| Ungraded: | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Student By Gender: |
| Male: | 38 | 77.6% | 45 | 81.8% | 47 | 88.7% | 38 | 84.4% | 44 | 78.6% | 48 | 77.4% | 49 | 84.5% |
| Female: | 11 | 22.4% | 10 | 18.2% | 6 | 11.3% | 7 | 15.6% | 2 | 3.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 3 | 5.2% |
| Student By Races: |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic: | 9 | 18.4% | 12 | 21.8% | 4 | 7.5% | 4 | 8.9% | 7 | 12.5% | 1 | 1.6% | 4 | 6.9% |
| Black: | 18 | 36.7% | 22 | 40.0% | 20 | 37.7% | 19 | 42.2% | 15 | 26.8% | 17 | 27.4% | 17 | 29.3% |
| White: | 22 | 44.9% | 21 | 38.2% | 27 | 50.9% | 21 | 46.7% | 32 | 57.1% | 37 | 59.7% | 35 | 60.3% |
| Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 1.9% | 0 | 0.0% | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races: | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 1.9% | 1 | 2.2% | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Lunch Program: |
| Free Lunch Program Eligible: | 40 | 81.6% | 38 | 69.1% | 38 | 71.7% | 36 | 80.0% | 44 | 78.6% | 42 | 67.7% | 42 | 72.4% |
| Reduced-Price Lunch Program Eligible: | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 5 | 9.4% | 3 | 6.7% | 2 | 3.6% | 5 | 8.1% | 2 | 3.4% |
| Student-Teacher Ratio: | 6.13 | | 4.23 | | 4.42 | | 4.09 | | 5.09 | | 6.20 | | 5.30 | |
Test Performance
| Year | Test | Grade | Measurement | Score | School District | State Average |
| FCAT |
| 2004 | Math | 8th Grade | Mean Scaled Score | 229 | 322 | N/A |
| 2004 | Reading | 8th Grade | Mean Scaled Score | 186 | 301 | N/A |
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Teacher's Experience and Compensation
| | 2007 | 2006 |
| Teachers with Bachelor Degree: | 60.0% | 42.9% |
| Teachers with Master or PhD Degree: | 40.0% | NA |
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| Mean Number of Years of Teaching: | 9.0 years | 12.0 years |
| Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less: | 30.0% | NA |
| Teachers with 6 Years of Experience or More: | 70.0% | 60.0% |
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| Mean Base Salary: | $39,971.0 | $37,160.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less: | $36,866.0 | NA |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 6 Years of Experience or More: | $41,301.0 | $43,603.0 |
