C
Below Average
55/100

Simmons Jr High School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 501 West Washington St., Hollandale, MS 38748
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 34th percentile in Mississippi
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

55
Repit Score
out of 100
122
Students
enrolled
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%34/1001.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 62% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +13 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

School Information

Address 501 West Washington St.
City Hollandale
ZIP Code 38748
District 2801890
NCES School ID 280189000332
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38748

Understanding the community around Simmons Jr High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $43,777
Per Capita Income $20,529
Poverty Rate 25.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%
High School or Higher 74.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $81,100
Median Rent $672
Owner-Occupied 61.1%
Renter-Occupied 38.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Simmons Jr High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 99.2%
White 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 122
Teachers (FTE) 9.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Simmons Jr High School?
Simmons Jr High School has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Simmons Jr High School?
Simmons Jr High School has 122 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does Simmons Jr High School serve?
Simmons Jr High School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Simmons Jr High School receive per student?
Simmons Jr High School receives $20,584 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Simmons Jr High School in 38748 ▼
Avg Home Value
$55,890
Avg Monthly Rent
$756
1-Year Change
-6.5%
% Renters
38.9%

Other Schools in 38748

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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