Philip Simmons Middle

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Philip Simmons Middle ranks 137 th of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public 5-8

2065 Seven Sticks Drive
Wando, SC 29492

(843) 471-2590

District: Berkeley 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
137^th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,901

Students who attend Philip Simmons Middle usually attend:

High:

Philip Simmons High

Feeder schools for Philip Simmons Middle:

Elementary:	Cainhoy Elementary
	Philip Simmons Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 428

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.3%

African American:

30.1%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Philip Simmons Middle ranks better than 57.8% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 4^th among 11 ranked middle schools in the Berkeley 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.67. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.3%), African American (30.1%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Philip Simmons Middle is 15.9. 6 middle schools in the Berkeley 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Philip Simmons Middle employs 26.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Philip Simmons Middle is $11,901, which is the 4^th highest among 11 middle schools in the Berkeley 01 School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Philip Simmons Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Philip Simmons Middle 137^th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Philip Simmons Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Berkeley 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Berkeley 01 39^th of 77 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Philip Simmons Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	51.64	136^th	315	56.8%
2021	61.07	110^th	311	64.6%
2022	57.91	108^th	310	65.2%
2023	53.67	137^th	325	57.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Philip Simmons Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	33.94	196^th	280	30.0%
2019	32.01	209^th	289	27.7%
2021	29.96	204^th	288	29.2%
2022	30.90	209^th	300	30.3%
2023	29.54	232^nd	313	25.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Philip Simmons Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	50.52	134^th	281	52.3%
2019	60.25	106^th	296	64.2%
2021	58.40	109^th	279	60.9%
2022	56.26	108^th	290	62.8%
2023	52.46	127^th	299	57.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Philip Simmons Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	47.05	88^th	183	51.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Philip Simmons Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	53.74	106^th	179	40.8%
2022	50.05	115^th	182	36.8%
2023	48.04	118^th	185	36.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Philip Simmons Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	38.49	180^th	284	36.6%
2019	44.21	159^th	296	46.3%
2021	61.87	95^th	279	65.9%
2022	59.40	102^nd	292	65.1%
2023	53.53	121^st	303	60.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Philip Simmons Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	39.97	149^th	237	37.1%
2019	36.70	159^th	252	36.9%
2021	27.06	187^th	235	20.4%
2022	40.07	136^th	249	45.4%
2023	33.70	171^st	253	32.4%

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Rank History for White students at Philip Simmons Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	68.44	67^th	250	73.2%
2019	68.29	85^th	258	67.1%
2021	71.21	63^rd	244	74.2%
2022	59.79	94^th	249	62.2%
2023	56.41	105^th	260	59.6%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Philip Simmons Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	108	121	3	11	1	0	13	257
2018	120	123	3	10	1	0	13	270
2019	187	147	10	20	2	0	5	371
2020	210	141	9	22	1	1	11	395
2021	225	136	9	21	1	2	20	414
2022	231	131	7	17	1	0	21	408
2023	241	129	5	25	1	1	26	428

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

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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 Philip Simmons Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	257	19.0	13.5	49
2018	270	22.0	12.2	48.5
2019	371	23.0	16.1	42
2020	395	24.0	16.4	36.7
2021	414	28.0	14.7	28.7
2022	408	28.7	14.2	29.7
2023	428	26.9	15.9	35

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 Philip Simmons Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	257	19.0	13.5	49
2018	270	22.0	12.2	48.5
2019	371	23.0	16.1	42
2020	395	24.0	16.4	36.7
2021	414	28.0	14.7	28.7
2022	408	28.7	14.2	29.7
2023	428	26.9	15.9	35

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 Philip Simmons Middle

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$295 (2.3%)	$1,455 (11.3%)	$1,750 (13.6%)	$9,447 (73.3%)	$1,696 (13.2%)	$11,143 (86.4%)	$12,893
2020	$231 (2.1%)	$43 (0.4%)	$273 (2.5%)	$9,187 (85.5%)	$1,287 (12.0%)	$10,475 (97.5%)	$10,748
2021	$106 (1.4%)	$14 (0.2%)	$120 (1.6%)	$6,830 (93.1%)	$385 (5.2%)	$7,215 (98.4%)	$7,335
2022	$250 (2.3%)	$297 (2.7%)	$546 (5.0%)	$8,946 (82.7%)	$1,331 (12.3%)	$10,277 (95.0%)	$10,823
2023	$910 (7.6%)	$393 (3.3%)	$1,302 (10.9%)	$8,996 (75.6%)	$1,603 (13.5%)	$10,599 (89.1%)	$11,901

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Philip Simmons Middle

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 136^th of 315 Middle schools	Ranks 137^th of 325 Middle schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Philip Simmons Middle)	56.7	60.3	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley 01)	44.8	48.7	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41	55.2	14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Philip Simmons Middle)	31.4	39.8	8.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Berkeley 01)	42.8	33	9.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	45.4	44.6	0.8%
6th Grade Science (Philip Simmons Middle)	51.1	35.2	15.9%
6th Grade Science (Berkeley 01)	49.4	38.5	10.9%
6th Grade Science (South Carolina)	47.1	43	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Philip Simmons Middle)	49.5	58.3	8.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley 01)	43.5	49.8	6.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41.1	53.4	12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Philip Simmons Middle)	32	23.2	8.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Berkeley 01)	41.4	27.4	14%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	43.9	36.7	7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Philip Simmons Middle)	49.5	47.4	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley 01)	46.1	45.6	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44	50.1	6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Philip Simmons Middle)	34.8	25.2	9.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Berkeley 01)	34.3	24.5	9.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	35.3	31	4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Philip Simmons Middle)	45.6	66.4	20.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley 01)	45.9	49.4	3.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44.5	53.1	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Philip Simmons Middle)	28.9	34.5	5.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Berkeley 01)	32.3	21.4	10.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	36.6	31.6	5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Philip Simmons Middle)	99.9	100	0.1%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Berkeley 01)	62.3	60.4	1.9%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)	68.6	68.3	0.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	371	428	15.4%
African American	147	129	12.2%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	10	5	50%
Hispanic	20	25	25%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	187	241	28.9%
Two or More Races	5	26	420%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42%	35%	7%

Schools Near Philip Simmons Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				SC READY English Language Arts (2023)				SC READY Mathematics (2023)					EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2023)	SCPASS Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	SCPASS Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Philip Simmons Middle	Public	5-8	2065 Seven Sticks Drive	Wando	29492	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 471-2590	428	27	15.9	35.0%	241 (56.3%)	129 (30.1%)	25 (5.8%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (6.1%)	53.7	137^th of 325 public middle schools	57.8%		57.9	108^th of 310 public middle schools	65.2%	29	60.3	58.3	47.4	66.4		39.8	23.2	25.2	34.5	100.0	35.2	$11,901	$910	$393	$1,302	$8,996	$1,603	$10,599
Thomas C. Cario Middle	Public	6-8	3500 Thomas Cario Boulevard	Mount Pleasant	29466	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 856-4595	1,125	63	17.8	14.8%	953 (84.7%)	46 (4.1%)	55 (4.9%)	32 (2.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (3.3%)	98.8	5^th of 325 public middle schools	98.5%		98.2	8^th of 310 public middle schools	97.4%	3		88.0	86.4	83.2			83.6	73.6	68.4	98.6	82.1	$11,398	$826	$522	$1,348	$8,093	$1,957	$10,050
Laing Middle	Public	6-8	2705 Bulrush Basket Lane	Mount Pleasant	29466	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 849-2809	1,012	58	17.4	20.8%	808 (79.8%)	131 (12.9%)	31 (3.1%)	19 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.3%)	97.5	13^th of 325 public middle schools	96.0%		98.1	9^th of 310 public middle schools	97.1%	4		82.2	81.6	78.6			75.2	72.8	60.7	97.3	77.7	$13,221	$1,385	$957	$2,341	$8,704	$2,176	$10,880
Marrington Middle School of the Arts	Public	6-8	109 Gearing Street	Goose Creek	29445	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 572-0313	400	26	15.5	22.3%	252 (63.0%)	69 (17.3%)	39 (9.8%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.0%)	89.1	27^th of 325 public middle schools	91.7%		90.5	24^th of 310 public middle schools	92.3%	3		74.6	83.4	78.0			47.2	50.0	45.2	100.0	68.9	$15,424	$2,606	$634	$3,240	$10,665	$1,519	$12,184
Hanahan Middle	Public	6-8	5815 Murray Drive	Hanahan	29410	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 820-3800	793	50	15.8	39.3%	401 (50.6%)	98 (12.4%)	186 (23.5%)	27 (3.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (9.7%)	59.8	113^th of 325 public middle schools	65.2%		63.8	95^th of 310 public middle schools	69.4%	18		59.2	50.6	50.0			42.4	32.0	28.1	93.9	51.4	$10,023	$452	$625	$1,078	$7,524	$1,421	$8,945
Moultrie Middle	Public	6-8	645 Coleman Boulevard	Mount Pleasant	29464	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 849-2819	1,119	62	17.9	22.0%	936 (83.6%)	78 (7.0%)	45 (4.0%)	28 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (2.7%)	98	10^th of 325 public middle schools	96.9%		97.3	13^th of 310 public middle schools	95.8%	3		85.7	83.5	81.7			71.4	65.0	69.9	100.0	76.3	$11,468	$790	$707	$1,498	$7,923	$2,047	$9,971
Morningside Middle	Public	6-8	1999 Singley Lane	North Charleston	29405	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 745-2000	567	53	10.6	100.0%	20 (3.5%)	355 (62.6%)	180 (31.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.6%)	7.1	317^th of 325 public middle schools	2.5%		11.7	290^th of 310 public middle schools	6.5%	27		19.2	21.1	17.4			7.0	8.5	8.3	72.7	11.8	$15,574	$2,552	$1,241	$3,792	$9,120	$2,662	$11,781
Buist Academy	Public	3-8	103 Calhoun Street	Charleston	29401	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 724-7750	548	36	15.2	23.0%	389 (71.0%)	67 (12.2%)	30 (5.5%)	33 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.1%)	99.8	1^st of 325 public middle schools	99.7%		99.8	1^st of 310 public middle schools	99.7%		95.2	96.3	98.1	92.3	96.4	92.8	93.6	86.3	88.4	98.9	93.5	$12,906	$489	$771	$1,260	$9,282	$2,364	$11,645
Simmons Pinckney Middle	Public	6-8	244 President Street	Charleston	29403	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 724-7789	219	27	8.1	100.0%	4 (1.8%)	208 (95.0%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	6.1	324^th of 325 public middle schools	0.3%		7.8	308^th of 310 public middle schools	0.6%	16		18.8	13.1	24.6			11.6	2.6	7.1		5.7	$22,040	$2,730	$1,049	$3,778	$15,295	$2,967	$18,261
Sedgefield Middle	Public	6-8	131 Charles B. Gibson Boulevar	Goose Creek	29445	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 797-2620	986	61	16.1	100.0%	219 (22.2%)	348 (35.3%)	322 (32.7%)	10 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	83 (8.4%)	12	297^th of 325 public middle schools	8.6%		16.3	261^st of 310 public middle schools	15.8%	36		30.2	27.9	31.5			12.6	6.8	7.3	75.0	20.4	$9,897	$398	$966	$1,364	$7,070	$1,463	$8,533

Frequently Asked Questions about Philip Simmons Middle

What high school do graduates of Philip Simmons Middle attend?

Students who attend Philip Simmons Middle usually go on to attend Philip Simmons High

How many students attend Philip Simmons Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 428 students attended Philip Simmons Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Philip Simmons Middle?

Students at Philip Simmons Middle are 56% White, 30% African American, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Philip Simmons Middle in?

Berkeley 01

Is Philip Simmons Middle a good school?

Philip Simmons Middle ranks 137^th of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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