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#2167 of 3,778 schools in FL
Simmons Career Center
School · Hillsborough · Plant City, FL
A Hillsborough school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1202 W GRANT ST, Plant City, FL 33563
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 29% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Simmons Career Center score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2019, reaching 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Simmons Career Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average512/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,318
Median home value
$197,500
Median rent
$1,226/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33563; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simmons Exceptional CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian Academy of Plant CityPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Pace Private School SystemPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.7 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Willis Peters Exceptional CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 55 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hillsborough
- Schools in district
- 305
- Rank in district
- #134 of 286
- District spending per student
- $10,590NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Simmons Career Center is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Simmons Career Center
Simmons Career Center is a public school in Plant City, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 163 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,167 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Simmons Career Center
What grades does Simmons Career Center serve?
Simmons Career Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Simmons Career Center?
Simmons Career Center has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simmons Career Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Simmons Career Center is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Simmons Career Center rank in FL?
Simmons Career Center ranks #2,167 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Simmons Career Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Simmons Career Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Simmons Career Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Simmons Career Center has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Simmons Career Center a charter school?
No, Simmons Career Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Simmons Career Center a Title I school?
No, Simmons Career Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Simmons Career Center?
71.2% of students at Simmons Career Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 163
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.8%
- Phone
- (813) 707-7430
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33563)
- 26,313
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33563; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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