Shirley D. Simmons Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction Canton, MS Grades 06–08 Rural: Distant Jackson, MS SchoolScore™ C (68)

Shirley D. Simmons Middle School is a public Middle school located in Canton, MISSISSIPPI, operated by the Madison County Schools school district. It serves grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 124 students enrolled; a 6.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Mississippi Middle School Average
Enrollment
124.0
State avg: 454.0
▼ 73% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
6.39:1
State avg: 13.8:1
▼ 54% better
Free Lunch %
94.4%
State avg: 80.3%
▲ 18% worse
School Details
School Name
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
NCESSCH ID
280279000989
State School ID
MS-4500-4500014
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
820 Sulphur Springs Road
City
Canton
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39046
County
Madison County
Metro Area
Jackson, MS
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2802
State Leg. Upper
28021
State Leg. Lower
28027
Latitude
32.71079
Longitude
-89.81908
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
124
Total Students
👩‍🏫
19.4
Teachers FTE
📐
6.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
19.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)19.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 117 94.4%
Not Applicable 59 47.6%
District Info
District Name
Madison County Schools
LEAID
2802790
State LEA ID
MS-4500
Phone
(601)499-0800
Website
http://www.madison-schools.com
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Ridgeland
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$190,281K
Federal Revenue
$17,870K
State Revenue
$78,777K
Local Revenue
$93,634K
Total Expenditure
$181,002K
Instruction Exp.
$97,433K
Support Services
$56,556K
Other Current Exp.
$7,224K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Shirley D. Simmons Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Shirley D. Simmons Middle School?
124 students are enrolled at Shirley D. Simmons Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Shirley D. Simmons Middle School have?
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School has 19.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.4:1.
What grades does Shirley D. Simmons Middle School serve?
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Shirley D. Simmons Middle School a charter school?
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Shirley D. Simmons Middle School located in?
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School is located in the Jackson, MS metropolitan area.
What school district does Shirley D. Simmons Middle School belong to?
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School is part of the Madison County Schools school district.
How much does Madison County Schools spend per student?
The Madison County Schools district spends approximately $1,459,693,548 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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