Philip Simmons Middle

2065 Seven Sticks Drive
Wando, SC 29492

428 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Philip Simmons Middle School, located in Wando, South Carolina, is part of the Berkeley County School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated within the expansive Philip Simmons community, which emphasizes a cohesive educational environment alongside its sister schools, Philip Simmons Elementary and High School. The school is known for its modern facilities and a commitment to academic excellence, providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school while fostering personal growth and community involvement.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Philip Simmons Middle School places a strong emphasis on cultivating a supportive and engaging campus culture. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which are designed to help students explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By prioritizing both rigorous instruction and the social-emotional development of its students, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values of its growing local community.

428

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Philip Simmons Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	25
Black	129
Asian	5
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
241 (56.3 %)
Black
129 (30.1 %)
Two or More
26 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Berkeley 01
Phone:	(843)471-2590
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 5 87

Grade 6 111

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 118