SIMMONS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER

School Overview
Simmons Exceptional Center, located in Plant City, Florida, is a specialized educational facility within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing high-quality, individualized instruction and support services for students with varying exceptionalities. By focusing on a therapeutic and supportive environment, the center aims to address the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of its students, ensuring they have the tools necessary to develop personal independence and achieve their full potential.

The curriculum at Simmons Exceptional Center is designed to be highly adaptive, prioritizing functional life skills and personalized learning goals that may not be available in a traditional classroom setting. The staff—composed of dedicated educators, therapists, and support personnel—works collaboratively to create inclusive and structured individualized education programs (IEPs). As part of the larger Hillsborough County school system, the center emphasizes a commitment to student growth and family engagement, serving as a vital resource for the local community by fostering an environment where every student is valued and encouraged to succeed.
24
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SIMMONS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic8
Black4
Two or More2
  • White
    10 (41.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (33.3 %)
  • Black
    4 (16.7 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (8.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: HILLSBOROUGH
Phone: (813)707-7430
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 24
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 23
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 2
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 5
Grade 8 4
Grade 9 4
Grade 10 3
Grade 11 1
Grade 12 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SIMMONS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER
Grade Student Count
Grade 21
Grade 32
Grade 51
Grade 62
Grade 75
Grade 84
Grade 94
Grade 103
Grade 111
Grade 121
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SIMMONS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female312.5%
Male2187.5%