D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Simmons Career Center

📚 Pre-K – 12 🏫 K-12
📍 1202 W GRANT ST, Plant City, FL 33563
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 10% · Math 8% proficient · 7th percentile in Florida
Graduation
C
67% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
163
Students
enrolled
12.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%7/100reading 7th percentile, math 7th percentile among Florida high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%28/10067% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%68/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 53% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −33 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency10% (−39 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−39 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate67% (−11 pts vs. state avg 78%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White—10%math -41 pts2nd percentile (list)
Hispanic—8%math -26 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income—12%math -16 pts10th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1202 W GRANT ST
City Plant City
ZIP Code 33563
District 1200870
NCES School ID 120087003712
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 33563

Understanding the community around Simmons Career Center helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,068
Per Capita Income $24,750
Poverty Rate 14.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%
High School or Higher 76.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $179,800
Median Rent $1,161
Owner-Occupied 58.3%
Renter-Occupied 41.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Simmons Career Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 41.1%
Female 58.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 58.9%
White 30.1%
Black 7.4%
Two or More Races 3.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 163
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Simmons Career Center?
Simmons Career Center has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Simmons Career Center?
Simmons Career Center has 163 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
What grades does Simmons Career Center serve?
Simmons Career Center serves grades Pre-K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a public school.
How much funding does Simmons Career Center receive per student?
Simmons Career Center receives $11,744 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Simmons Career Center in 33563 ▼
Avg Home Value
$282,889
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,683
1-Year Change
-0.1%
% Renters
41.7%

Other Schools in 33563

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026