- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oak Lawn, IL
Simmons Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Simmons Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173369003468
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simmons Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Oak Lawn · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 725
- students enrolled
Simmons Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simmons Middle School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Oak Lawn, IL.
School address
District: Ridgeland Sd 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 173369003468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173369003468 · Oak Lawn, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
725 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Harnew Elem School (512 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 12 public schools in Oak Lawn. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Simmons Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Simmons Middle School
725 students
- Harnew Elem Sc
Harnew Elem School
512 students
- Ernest F Kolb
Ernest F Kolb Elem School
399 students
- George W Lieb
George W Lieb Elem School
399 students
- Columbus Manor
Columbus Manor Elem School
359 students
What this shows Simmons Middle School reports 725 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simmons Middle School compares
Simmons Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$17,422
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
African American 5.8%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Simmons Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ridgeland Sd 122, which includes Simmons Middle School.
$17,422
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 37.6%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Simmons Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harnew Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ernest F Kolb Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W Lieb Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus Manor Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simmons Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Oak Lawn
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 (~725 students)
Frequently asked questions about Simmons Middle School
How many students attend Simmons Middle School?
Simmons Middle School has 725 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oak Lawn, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simmons Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simmons Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simmons Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Simmons Middle School is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Oak Lawn, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simmons Middle School?
Simmons Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Simmons Middle School rank among public schools in Oak Lawn?
By Resource Investment Index, Simmons Middle School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Oak Lawn, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oak Lawn on the city page.
What other schools are in Ridgeland Sd 122?
Besides Simmons Middle School, Ridgeland Sd 122 also operates Harnew Elem School (512 students), Ernest F Kolb Elem School (399 students), and George W Lieb Elem School (399 students). See the Ridgeland Sd 122 district page for the complete list.
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