Serving 139 students in grades 6-8, Shirley D. Simmons Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School's student population of 139 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shirley D. Simmons Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#432 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
98%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shirley D. Simmons Middle School's ranking?
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School is ranked #432 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Shirley D. Simmons Middle School often compared to?
Shirley D. Simmons Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Shirley D. Simmons Middle School?
139 students attend Shirley D. Simmons Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Shirley D. Simmons Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shirley D. Simmons Middle School?
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shirley D. Simmons Middle School offer ?
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shirley D. Simmons Middle School part of?
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School is part of Madison Co School District.
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