Serving 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Simmons Career Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Simmons Career Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Simmons Career Center's student population of 127 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Simmons Career Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Simmons Career Center is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2748 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
53%
38%
Black
10%
21%
White
34%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simmons Career Center's ranking?
Simmons Career Center is ranked #2748 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Simmons Career Center?
The graduation rate of Simmons Career Center is 65-69%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Simmons Career Center?
127 students attend Simmons Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Simmons Career Center students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Simmons Career Center?
Simmons Career Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Simmons Career Center offer ?
Simmons Career Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Simmons Career Center part of?
Simmons Career Center is part of Hillsborough School District.
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