SIMMONS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER
24 Students
Other K - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic | 8 |
| Black | 4 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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White10 (41.7 %)
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Hispanic8 (33.3 %)
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Black4 (16.7 %)
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Two or More2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 3 | 12.5% |
| Male | 21 | 87.5% |
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