Summary:
In Simms, Texas, there is one elementary school, James Bowie Elementary, serving grades PK-5 within the Simms Independent School District (Isd), a small community school with 212 students.
James Bowie Elementary is a school on a strong upward trajectory, having jumped from the 52nd percentile to the 78th percentile in state rankings over two years, earning a 4-star rating. The school’s standout strength is mathematics, where it consistently outperforms the state average by significant margins—for example, 69% of 3rd graders were proficient in math compared to 44% statewide. Reading scores are also above average, particularly in 3rd grade. With a low student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1 and per-student spending of $10,341, the school has the resources to support smaller class sizes and focused instruction.
However, the school has a critical weakness in 5th-grade science, where only 10% of students were proficient versus the state average of 30%. This suggests a need to rebalance resources, as the school excels in early grades but sees a performance dip by 5th grade. Overall, James Bowie Elementary is a rising school that offers strong math and reading foundations, but parents should be aware of the science gap and ask how the district plans to address it to ensure well-rounded academic growth.
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