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#850 of 1,176 schools in SC
Simmons Pinckney Middle
Middle School · Charleston 01 · Charleston, SC
A Charleston 01 middle school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
244 President Street, Charleston, SC 29403
- Math 7% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Simmons Pinckney Middle score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 11% across the 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from SC 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 Pinckney Middle 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,389/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charleston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,689
Median home value
$624,000
Median rent
$1,658/mo
College educated
56.7%
Homeownership
35.1%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29403; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Buist AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 3–8 | 1.3 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Porter-gaud SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 1–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,039 | Compare → |
| First Baptist School of CharlestonPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 410 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charleston 01
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #57 of 79
- District spending per student
- $16,635NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Simmons Pinckney Middle is listed in Charleston 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Simmons Pinckney Middle
Simmons Pinckney Middle is a public middle school in Charleston, SC, part of Charleston 01, serving approximately 199 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #850 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Simmons Pinckney Middle
What grades does Simmons Pinckney Middle serve?
Simmons Pinckney Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Simmons Pinckney Middle?
Simmons Pinckney Middle has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simmons Pinckney Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Simmons Pinckney Middle is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Simmons Pinckney Middle rank in SC?
Simmons Pinckney Middle ranks #850 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Simmons Pinckney Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Simmons Pinckney Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Pinckney Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Simmons Pinckney Middle has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Simmons Pinckney Middle a charter school?
No, Simmons Pinckney Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Simmons Pinckney Middle a Title I school?
No, Simmons Pinckney Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Simmons Pinckney Middle?
100.0% of students at Simmons Pinckney Middle 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
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Charleston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.3%
- Phone
- (843) 724-7789
- Area population (ZIP 29403)
- 22,319
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 31
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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.
- 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 29403; 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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