At a glance
Reported students
464
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Dakota middle enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 165 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
356
Simmons Middle School - 03: 464 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 505
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Simmons Middle School - 03
Simmons Middle School - 03 is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Aberdeen. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Aberdeen School District 06-1. NCES reports 464 students for 2024–25.
Among 165 middle schools in South Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 75 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, above the South Dakota median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%). English learners represent 5.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Simmons Middle School - 03
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.1%
- Hispanic11%
- Black2.8%
- Asian5.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native8.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial9.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Aberdeen School District 06-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Holgate Middle School - 02
Middle · Grades 06–08
497 reported students
Simmons Elementary - 10
Elementary · Grades KG–05
386 reported students
C C Lee Elementary - 05
Elementary · Grades KG–05
356 reported students
May Overby Elementary - 09
Elementary · Grades KG–05
327 reported students
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11
Elementary · Grades KG–05
304 reported students
Mike Miller Elementary - 07
Elementary · Grades KG–05
282 reported students
Public schools near Simmons Middle School - 03
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simmons Elementary - 10 Elementary · Aberdeen School District 06-1 | KG–05 | 386 | 0.2 mi |
| May Overby Elementary - 09 Elementary · Aberdeen School District 06-1 | KG–05 | 327 | 0.7 mi |
| SDSBVI Elementary - 01 Elementary · SD Sch for the Blind & Visually Impaired | PK–08 | 10 | 0.7 mi |
| SDSBVI High School - 02 High · SD Sch for the Blind & Visually Impaired | 09–12 | 9 | 0.7 mi |
| Holgate Middle School - 02 Middle · Aberdeen School District 06-1 | 06–08 | 497 | 2.7 mi |
| Warner Middle School - 03 Middle · Warner School District 06-5 | 06–08 | 83 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Simmons Middle School - 03
What grades does Simmons Middle School - 03 serve?
Simmons Middle School - 03 reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Aberdeen School District 06-1.
How many students attend Simmons Middle School - 03?
Simmons Middle School - 03 reported 464 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 165 South Dakota middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 505 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Simmons Middle School - 03?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 464 students and 31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Dakota median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Simmons Middle School - 03 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Simmons Middle School - 03 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Aberdeen School District 06-1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Simmons Middle School - 03 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Simmons Middle School - 03 in?
Simmons Middle School - 03 is part of Aberdeen School District 06-1, based in Aberdeen, SD, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Simmons Middle School - 03?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Simmons Elementary - 10 (0.2 mi), May Overby Elementary - 09 (0.7 mi), SDSBVI Elementary - 01 (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.