James Bowie Middle

Public 6-8

 7497 Us Hwy 67 W
       Simms, TX  75574


(903) 543-2219

District: Simms Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
764th of 2,330 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,883 Help


Students who attend James Bowie Middle usually attend:

High:    James Bowie High School

Feeder schools for James Bowie Middle:

Elementary:    James Bowie Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  132

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Two or more races:
3.8%
Hispanic:
3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47% Help


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Compare Details James Bowie Middle ranks better than 67.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.25. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), two or more races (3.8%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Bowie Middle is 10.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Bowie Middle is $9,883.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

James Bowie Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks James Bowie Middle 764th of 2330 Texas public middle schools. (See James Bowie Middle in the ranking list.)

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Male students:
White students:


Simms Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Simms Independent School District (Isd) 334th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James Bowie Middle

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Rank History for all students at James Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.59 312th 1573 80.2%
2005 58.06 691st 1582 56.3%
2006 60.17 669th 1585 57.8%
2007 55.49 836th 1684 50.4%
2008 38.19 1285th 1718 25.2%
2009 35.09 1373rd 1763 22.1%
2010 52.87 979th 1803 45.7%
2011 56.76 912th 1895 51.9%
2012 42.14 1224th 1951 37.3%
2013 56.14 883rd 1973 55.2%
2014 49.68 1068th 1987 46.3%
2015 66.11 639th 2043 68.7%
2016 49.34 1088th 1987 45.2%
2017 36.27 1292nd 2027 36.3%
2018 41.86 1186th 2080 43.0%
2019 39.71 1297th 2193 40.9%
2021 66.32 585th 2252 74.0%
2022 49.12 1038th 2254 53.9%
2023 61.25 764th 2330 67.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at James Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.64 766th 817 6.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.94 974th 1597 39.0%
2019 37.68 983rd 1626 39.5%
2021 58.20 426th 1712 75.1%
2022 31.91 1296th 1757 26.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.11 1249th 2039 38.7%
2019 38.63 1333rd 2073 35.7%
2021 77.90 236th 2172 89.1%
2022 54.44 847th 2220 61.8%
2023 72.96 369th 2251 83.6%
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Rank History for Female students at James Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.94 1051st 2008 47.7%
2019 35.23 1389th 2047 32.1%
2021 68.80 511th 2151 76.2%
2022 61.90 656th 2221 70.5%
2023 54.94 897th 2241 60.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at James Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.16 308th 1446 78.7%
2022 59.13 701st 1488 52.9%
2023 40.33 1094th 1481 26.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at James Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.86 1762nd 2008 12.3%
2019 24.75 1798th 2058 12.6%
2022 38.55 1333rd 2182 38.9%
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Rank History for Male students at James Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.54 1261st 2030 37.9%
2019 42.88 1124th 2069 45.7%
2021 61.75 669th 2168 69.1%
2022 39.37 1333rd 2228 40.2%
2023 63.60 675th 2245 69.9%
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Rank History for White students at James Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.53 1324th 1673 20.9%
2019 23.61 1426th 1684 15.3%
2021 47.48 875th 1700 48.5%
2022 29.25 1349th 1723 21.7%
2023 45.11 1002nd 1749 42.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for James Bowie Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 139 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 141
2005 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2006 145 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 146
2007 146 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 147
2008 135 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 137
2009 142 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 144
2010 133 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 136
2011 117 0 0 2 1 0 6 0 126
2012 106 0 0 7 1 0 5 0 119
2013 102 1 0 8 0 0 4 0 115
2014 97 0 0 8 0 0 3 0 108
2015 103 0 0 8 1 0 1 0 113
2016 107 0 0 6 1 0 1 0 115
2017 101 0 0 6 3 0 2 0 112
2018 106 0 0 6 1 0 6 0 119
2019 104 0 2 1 1 0 7 0 115
2020 110 1 1 4 0 0 1 0 117
2021 109 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 116
2022 108 1 0 3 0 0 5 0 117
2023 123 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 132

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James Bowie Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 141 10.5 13.4 47.5
2005 140 10.1 13.9 50
2006 146 9.5 15.4 55.5
2007 147 10.4 14.1 55.1
2008 137 10.2 13.4 50.4
2009 144 10.1 14.2 47.2
2010 136 9.8 13.8 61.8
2011 126 9.8 12.8 55.6
2012 119 9.9 12.0 53.8
2013 115 10.3 11.1 55.7
2014 108 9.8 10.9 60.2
2015 113 10.0 11.3 63.7
2016 115 9.0 12.7 57.4
2017 112 11.6 9.5 51.8
2018 119 11.5 10.3 56.3
2019 115 10.2 11.2 55.7
2020 117 9.8 11.9 48.7
2021 116 9.7 11.9 44.8
2022 117 11.0 10.6 48.7
2023 132 12.7 10.3 47

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James Bowie Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 141 10.5 13.4 47.5
2005 140 10.1 13.9 50
2006 146 9.5 15.4 55.5
2007 147 10.4 14.1 55.1
2008 137 10.2 13.4 50.4
2009 144 10.1 14.2 47.2
2010 136 9.8 13.8 61.8
2011 126 9.8 12.8 55.6
2012 119 9.9 12.0 53.8
2013 115 10.3 11.1 55.7
2014 108 9.8 10.9 60.2
2015 113 10.0 11.3 63.7
2016 115 9.0 12.7 57.4
2017 112 11.6 9.5 51.8
2018 119 11.5 10.3 56.3
2019 115 10.2 11.2 55.7
2020 117 9.8 11.9 48.7
2021 116 9.7 11.9 44.8
2022 117 11.0 10.6 48.7
2023 132 12.7 10.3 47

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for James Bowie Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,148 (11.9%) $8,489 (88.1%) $9,636
2020 $877 (9.5%) $8,327 (90.5%) $9,204
2021 $5,397 (54.6%) $4,487 (45.4%) $9,883

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James Bowie Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1297th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 764th of 2330 Middle schools
 26.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (James Bowie Middle)2955
 26%
   6th Grade Reading (Simms Independent School District (Isd))2955
 26%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Middle)2948
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Simms Independent School District (Isd))2948
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (James Bowie Middle)4356
 13%
   7th Grade Reading (Simms Independent School District (Isd))4356
 13%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Middle)5063
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Simms Independent School District (Isd))5063
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (James Bowie Middle)4265
 23%
   8th Grade Reading (Simms Independent School District (Isd))4265
 23%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Middle)3760
 23%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Simms Independent School District (Isd))3760
 23%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (James Bowie Middle)4729
 18%
   8th Grade Science (Simms Independent School District (Isd))4729
 18%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (James Bowie Middle)2825
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Simms Independent School District (Isd))2825
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (James Bowie Middle)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Simms Independent School District (Isd))6553
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students115132
 14.8%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White104123
 18.3%
Two or More Races75
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.7%47%
 8.7%


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Students at James Bowie Middle are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Students who attend James Bowie Middle usually go on to attend James Bowie High School

James Bowie Middle ranks 764th of 2330 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 132 students attended James Bowie Middle.


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