SIMMONS PINCKNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Simmons Pinckney Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Charleston 01 school district, located in Charleston, SC with about 240 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Simmons Pinckney Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Simmons Pinckney Middle School, located on President Street in Charleston, South Carolina, serves as a vital educational institution within the Charleston County School District. Situated in a historically significant area of the city, the school operates with a focus on fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the middle school grade levels. As part of a district known for its diverse educational offerings, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school.
The school is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and its efforts to provide a comprehensive curriculum that addresses both core academic subjects and extracurricular enrichment. By leveraging its urban location, Simmons Pinckney often integrates local history and cultural resources into its programming, aiming to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Through its faculty and staff, the institution strives to cultivate a culture of high expectations, inclusivity, and student success, serving as a cornerstone for families residing in the heart of the Charleston peninsula.
For more information, contact Simmons Pinckney Middle at (843) 724-7789 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7789
SIMMONS PINCKNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Charleston, SC with about 240 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Charleston 01
- Total Students:
- 240
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 240 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SIMMONS PINCKNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 97.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.4%
- White
- 0.4%
- Female
- 52.9%
- Male
- 47.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.