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SIMMONS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER

PublicSpecial educationGrades 0–12
PLANT CITY, Florida · HILLSBOROUGH
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students29
Student:Teacher7.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch79%
Title INo
SIMMONS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
29
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
79%+30.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

SIMMONS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER is a public other serving grades 0–12 in PLANT CITY, Florida. The school enrolls 29 students. It is part of the HILLSBOROUGH district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeSpecial education
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictHILLSBOROUGH
County12057
CityPLANT CITY
ZIP33563
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120087002511

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment29
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino17.9%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian25.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native53.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
17.9%
Black
0.0%
Asian
25.0%
Two+
3.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %79%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)