Simms Elementary School serves 304 students in grades 1-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)51%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)51%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
11%
53%
Black
82%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
La Marque Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Simms Elementary School?
304 students attend Simms Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Simms Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Simms Elementary School?
Simms Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Simms Elementary School offer ?
Simms Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Simms Elementary School part of?
Simms Elementary School is part of La Marque Independent School District.
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