Simmons Pinckney Middle

Simmons Pinckney Middle

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
244 President St,  Charleston, SC
Westside Neighborhood
Charleston County School District
262 Students
C
Niche Grade
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.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
15%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.1%

GreatSchools Rating

1
Test Scores
1
Equity
2
Student Progress
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
128:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
Black
95%
Hispanic
1.8%
White
1.8%
Two or more races
1.4%
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