Needs Improvement
#519 of 574 schools in SD
Simmons Elementary - 10
Elementary School · Aberdeen School District 06-1 · Aberdeen, SD
An Aberdeen School District 06-1 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 S 3rd St, Aberdeen, SD 57401
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Simmons Elementary - 10 score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Simmons Elementary - 10 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,678/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aberdeen), 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
$68,183
Median home value
$216,300
Median rent
$787/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May Overby Elementary - 09Enrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Sdsbvi Elementary - 01Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Behavioral Care Specialists Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary - 08Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 237 | 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.
Aberdeen School District 06-1
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Simmons Elementary - 10 is listed in Aberdeen School District 06-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Simmons Elementary - 10
Simmons Elementary - 10 is a public elementary school in Aberdeen, SD, part of Aberdeen School District 06-1, serving approximately 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #519 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Simmons Elementary - 10
What grades does Simmons Elementary - 10 serve?
Simmons Elementary - 10 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Simmons Elementary - 10?
Simmons Elementary - 10 has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simmons Elementary - 10?
The student-teacher ratio at Simmons Elementary - 10 is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Simmons Elementary - 10 rank in SD?
Simmons Elementary - 10 ranks #519 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Simmons Elementary - 10's MySchoolScout rating?
Simmons Elementary - 10 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Elementary - 10?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Simmons Elementary - 10 has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Simmons Elementary - 10 a charter school?
No, Simmons Elementary - 10 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Simmons Elementary - 10 a Title I school?
No, Simmons Elementary - 10 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Simmons Elementary - 10?
37.5% of students at Simmons Elementary - 10 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Brown County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (605) 725-7600
- Area population (ZIP 57401)
- 32,064
- Area average commute
- 12 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
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 57401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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