Shirley D. Simmons Middle School

Madison County Schools
820 Sulphur Springs Road
Canton, MS 39046
124 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School, located on Sulphur Springs Road in Canton, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Canton Public School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the academic and social development of students during their critical transitional years between elementary and high school. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, character development, and student engagement to prepare its youth for future academic success.

Beyond its focus on classroom instruction, the school plays an active role in the Canton community. It strives to provide a structured atmosphere where students can participate in various extracurricular activities and school programs designed to build confidence and essential life skills. By partnering with parents and the local community, Shirley D. Simmons Middle School works to address the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on improving overall student performance and institutional growth.
124
Total Students
19.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    121 (97.6%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.6%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Madison County Schools
Phone: (601)855-2406
Website: http://www.madison-schools.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 108
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 32
Grade 7 53
Grade 8 39
Gender Ratio