Top Rankings
Simms Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 484 students in Simms Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Simms Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
484 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Simms Independent School District, which is ranked #350 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#356 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
53%
# Black Students
1 Student
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
444 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
92%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
28
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
38
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
39
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
41
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
37
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
25
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,122 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,583 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,122
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,583
$14,148
Best Simms Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
James Bowie Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Grades: 6-8
| 132 students
Rank: #33.
James Bowie High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Simms Independent School District?
Simms Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 484 students.
What is the rank of Simms Independent School District?
Simms Independent School District is ranked #350 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Simms Independent School District?
92% of Simms Independent School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Simms Independent School District?
Simms Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Simms Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,583 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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