Simmons Middle School - 03

www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us

483 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Simmons Middle School, located at 1300 S 3rd St in Aberdeen, South Dakota, serves as a key educational institution within the Aberdeen School District. As a dedicated middle school facility, it provides a structured academic environment designed to support students during their transition from elementary school to high school. The school focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and social development, offering a curriculum tailored to the needs of pre-adolescent and early adolescent learners.

Part of the broader Aberdeen School District, Simmons Middle School emphasizes community engagement and educational excellence. By providing a range of extracurricular opportunities and academic resources, the school aims to prepare its students for future success in secondary education. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active web presence through the official Aberdeen School District portal at http://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us.

483

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Simmons Middle School - 03
Demographic	Student Count
White	346
Hispanic	40
Black	7
Asian	22
Two or More	25
American Indian	40
Pacific Islander	3

White
346 (71.6 %)
Hispanic
40 (8.3 %)
American Indian
40 (8.3 %)
Two or More
25 (5.2 %)
Asian
22 (4.6 %)
Black
7 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Aberdeen School District 06-1
Phone:	(605)725-7900
Website:	http://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 6 171

Grade 7 153

Grade 8 159