Simmons Middle School

www.ridgeland122.com

751 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Simmons Middle School, located at 6450 W 95th St in Oak Lawn, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. By focusing on a diverse curriculum, the school aims to prepare its middle-level learners for the challenges of high school and beyond while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

The culture at Simmons Middle School emphasizes inclusivity, collaboration, and student-centered learning. Beyond core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, the school typically provides various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which help students explore their personal interests. With a strong commitment to communication between staff, parents, and students, Simmons strives to create a supportive network that promotes both individual achievement and a sense of belonging within the Oak Lawn community.

751

Total Students

51.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Simmons Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	417
Hispanic	262
Black	47
Asian	18
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
417 (55.5 %)
Hispanic
262 (34.9 %)
Black
47 (6.3 %)
Asian
18 (2.4 %)
Two or More
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ridgeland SD 122
Phone:	(708)599-8540
Website:	http://www.ridgeland122.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	751
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 262

Grade 7 224

Grade 8 265