Very Good
#186 of 863 schools in MS
Top 21% in state
Simmons JR High School
Middle School · Hollandale School Dist · Hollandale, MS
A Hollandale School Dist middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 128, Hollandale, MS 38748
- Math 40% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Simmons JR High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2009, reaching 36% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 11 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Simmons JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,744
Median home value
$88,300
Median rent
$683/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
28.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38748; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hollandale School Dist
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,027NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Simmons JR High School is listed in HOLLANDALE SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Simmons JR High School
Simmons JR High School is a public middle school in Hollandale, MS, part of Hollandale School Dist, serving approximately 122 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #186 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Simmons JR High School
What grades does Simmons JR High School serve?
Simmons JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Simmons JR High School?
Simmons JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simmons JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simmons JR High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Simmons JR High School rank in MS?
Simmons JR High School ranks #186 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Simmons JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Simmons JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Simmons JR High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Simmons JR High School a charter school?
No, Simmons JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Simmons JR High School a Title I school?
No, Simmons JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Simmons JR High School?
100.0% of students at Simmons JR High School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (662) 827-2228
- Area population (ZIP 38748)
- 3,047
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 38748; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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