Elementary Schools in Simms Independent School District (Isd)

Summary:

The Simms Independent School District (Isd) in Texas has only one elementary school, James Bowie Elementary. This school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a disadvantaged student population.

James Bowie Elementary has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years, suggesting average performance within the Texas education system. The school's STAAR test scores show some strengths, particularly in reading and math for the lower grades, but also weaknesses in science and the upper grades. This indicates the school may need to focus on improving its curriculum and instruction in certain subject areas and grade levels.

Compared to state averages, James Bowie Elementary's performance is mixed, with the school outperforming the state in some areas and underperforming in others. The school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are also within the typical range for Texas schools. Overall, James Bowie Elementary appears to be a relatively average-performing school, with both strengths and areas for improvement in its academic performance.

District Detail

7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574-0009

(903) 543-2219

SchoolDigger Rank:
302^nd of 961 Texas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 480

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAAR Reading (2025)			STAAR Mathematics (2025)			STAAR Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Total
James Bowie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7497 Us Hwy 67 W	Simms	75574	Bowie County	Simms Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 543-2219	212	17	12.4	65.1%	187 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.6%)	56.7	1738^th of 4651 public elementary schools	62.6%		48.3	2279^th of 4710 public elementary schools	51.6%	541	63.0	61.3	44.8	59.3	53.1	48.3	10.3	$8,571

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
New Boston Independent School District (Isd)	8.96 mi	4	395^th
Maud Independent School District (Isd)	9.33 mi	1
Malta Independent School District (Isd)	9.68 mi	1	142^nd
Hubbard Independent School District (Isd)	11.18 mi	1	429^th
Dekalb Independent School District (Isd)	12.83 mi	3	398^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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