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Willis Peters Exceptional Center vs. Simmons Exceptional Center

Should you attend Willis Peters Exceptional Center or Simmons Exceptional Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Willis Peters Exceptional Center
2919 Nelson Ave
Dover, FL 33527
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Simmons Exceptional Center
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Simmons Exceptional Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 55 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Willis Peters Exceptional Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 27 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Simmons Exceptional Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
PK-12
K-12
Total Students
55 students
27 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Willis Peters Exceptional Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Simmons Exceptional Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
70% | 30%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Willis Peters Exceptional Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Simmons Exceptional Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
6 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Willis Peters Exceptional Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Simmons Exceptional Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
5:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Willis Peters Exceptional Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hillsborough School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Simmons Exceptional Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hillsborough School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3275 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#1819 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Willis Peters Exceptional Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Simmons Exceptional Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
<50%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willis Peters Exceptional Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Simmons Exceptional Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willis Peters Exceptional Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Simmons Exceptional Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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≥50%
(Top 1% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 1% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Willis Peters Exceptional Center with the average graduation rate observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Simmons Exceptional Center with the average graduation rate observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Willis Peters Exceptional Center by grade.
This chart displays the students of Simmons Exceptional Center by grade.
Pre-K Students
4
-
Kindergarten Students
3
-
Grade 1 Students
3
-
Grade 2 Students
3
-
Grade 3 Students
1
1
Grade 4 Students
1
2
Grade 5 Students
4
2
Grade 6 Students
1
2
Grade 7 Students
6
3
Grade 8 Students
2
5
Grade 9 Students
2
4
Grade 10 Students
1
3
Grade 11 Students
5
2
Grade 12 Students
19
3

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Willis Peters Exceptional Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Simmons Exceptional Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Willis Peters Exceptional Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Simmons Exceptional Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
16%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Willis Peters Exceptional Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Simmons Exceptional Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
42%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Willis Peters Exceptional Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Simmons Exceptional Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Willis Peters Exceptional Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Simmons Exceptional Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Willis Peters Exceptional Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Simmons Exceptional Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
85%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Willis Peters Exceptional Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Simmons Exceptional Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Willis Peters Exceptional Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Simmons Exceptional Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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