Simmons Pinckney Middle School vs. James Simons Montessori
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Simmons Pinckney Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at James Simons Montessori over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Simmons Pinckney Middle School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Simmons Pinckney Middle School.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James Simons Montessori.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James Simons Montessori.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Simmons Pinckney Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James Simons Montessori over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Simmons Pinckney Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2017-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James Simons Montessori with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Simmons Pinckney Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2016-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James Simons Montessori, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in SC)
(Top 50% in SC)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Simmons Pinckney Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Simons Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Simmons Pinckney Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2016-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Simons Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Simmons Pinckney Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Simons Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart displays the students of Simmons Pinckney Middle School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Simmons Pinckney Middle School by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of James Simons Montessori by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of James Simons Montessori by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James Simons Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Simmons Pinckney Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James Simons Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Simmons Pinckney Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James Simons Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Simmons Pinckney Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James Simons Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Simmons Pinckney Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James Simons Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Simmons Pinckney Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of James Simons Montessori, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Simmons Pinckney Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James Simons Montessori, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
(15-16 School Year Data)
(15-16 School Year Data)
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James Simons Montessori, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2016)")
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 199 students in grades 6-8, Simmons Pinckney Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, James Simons Montessori ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
199 students
371 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1117 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#585 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
89
Kindergarten Students
-
48
Grade 1 Students
-
40
Grade 2 Students
-
42
Grade 3 Students
-
38
Grade 4 Students
-
35
Grade 5 Students
-
22
Grade 6 Students
66
22
Grade 7 Students
55
23
Grade 8 Students
78
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
95%
31%
% White
1%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
n/a
