Serving 387 students in grades 3-5, R Q Sims Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R Q Sims Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
R Q Sims Intermediate School's student population of 387 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
R Q Sims Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R Q Sims Intermediate School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7080 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
52%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
20%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R Q Sims Intermediate School's ranking?
R Q Sims Intermediate School is ranked #7080 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are R Q Sims Intermediate School often compared to?
R Q Sims Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H O Whitehurst Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend R Q Sims Intermediate School?
387 students attend R Q Sims Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of R Q Sims Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R Q Sims Intermediate School?
R Q Sims Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does R Q Sims Intermediate School offer ?
R Q Sims Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is R Q Sims Intermediate School part of?
R Q Sims Intermediate School is part of Mexia Independent School District.
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