- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aberdeen, SD
Simmons Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Simmons Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 460207000011
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simmons Middle School - 03 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Simmons Middle School - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simmons Middle School - 03 ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Aberdeen, SD.
School address
District: Aberdeen School District 06-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460207000011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Simmons Middle School - 03 shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 33.2 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 460207000011 · Aberdeen, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 14.1:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School - 01 (1,384 students)
Simmons Middle School - 03 shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 33.2 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Simmons Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School - 01
1,384 students
- Holgate Middle 497
Holgate Middle School - 02
497 students
- This school 464
Simmons Middle School - 03
464 students
- Simmons Elemen 386
Simmons Elementary - 10
386 students
- C C Lee Elemen 356
C C Lee Elementary - 05
356 students
- May Overby Ele 327
May Overby Elementary - 09
327 students
What this shows Simmons Middle School - 03 reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simmons Middle School - 03 compares
Simmons Middle School - 03 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▲ 1% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 59% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,673
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.8%
Asian 5.4%
African American 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Simmons Middle School - 03 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Aberdeen School District 06-1 reports $10,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Simmons Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holgate Middle School - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Simmons Elementary - 10 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C C Lee Elementary - 05 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| May Overby Elementary - 09 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simmons Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Aberdeen
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Simmons Middle School - 03
How many students attend Simmons Middle School - 03?
Simmons Middle School - 03 has 464 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aberdeen, SD. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simmons Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Simmons Middle School - 03 is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Simmons Middle School - 03?
29.0% of students at Simmons Middle School - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simmons Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Simmons Middle School - 03 is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simmons Middle School - 03?
Simmons Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Simmons Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Simmons Middle School - 03 ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Aberdeen, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aberdeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Besides Simmons Middle School - 03, Aberdeen School District 06-1 also operates Central High School - 01 (1,384 students), Holgate Middle School - 02 (497 students), and Simmons Elementary - 10 (386 students). See the Aberdeen School District 06-1 district page for the complete list.