Simmons Pinckney Middle

244 President Street
Charleston, SC 29403

219 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

219

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Simmons Pinckney Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	4
Black	208
Two or More	3

Black
208 (95.0 %)
White
4 (1.8 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.8 %)
Two or More
3 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charleston 01
Phone:	(843)724-7789
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
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 60

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 75