Simmons Pinckney Middle School serves 264 students from sixth to eighth grade. It is the only standalone middle school on the Charleston peninsula, and its doors opened in August of 2015. As a public school, Simmons Pinckney serves students in the Charleston County School District and provides free transportation to students, although many choose to walk or bike instead.
With small classes at a 9:1 student-teacher ratio, students receive hands-on education and connect with their teachers. Located near the center of the Westside, students can easily commute to school and feel a connection with the community year round.
The school mascot are the Panthers, and the school encourages students to engage in “Panther Pride” by participating in spelling bees, Red Ribbon Week activities and reading programs.
Although the school has below-average scores in each subject, students are encouraged to push themselves and strive for growth and success. Teachers at this school are typically seasoned educators who create individualized learning plans to help their students achieve.
This school is known for student engagement and satisfaction. The school was founded by two Charleston legacies, Phillip Simmons and Clementa Pinckney, who believed students should treat every day as an opportunity to learn in the classroom and community.
Simmons Pinckney Middle
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
244 President St,
Charleston, SC
Charleston County School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
15%
Niche Grade
C
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.1%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
128:1
Student Diversity
Male
53%
Female
47%
Black
95%
White
1.8%
Hispanic
1.8%
Two or more races
1.4%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$325K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
30
Average Home Value
$905,232
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
74%
Average Household Income
$80,145
% of College Grads
41.7%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,488 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
68.9%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 4th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Elliotborough Park and Community Garden
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Stoney Field
- Football
Harmon Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Brittlebank Park
- Dog Park
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Mitchell Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Hampton Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Joseph P. Riley Park Jr. Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Concessions
- Parking Lot
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Simmons Pinckney Middle is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Charleston, SC and is served by the Charleston County School District in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 262 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Academic records show that 7% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 15% are proficient in reading. Simmons Pinckney Middle has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $905,232. Discover additional schools in the area, like Burke High School, Military Magnet Academy, Harvest Time International Academy, and more. Learn more about what Charleston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Simmons Pinckney Middle.