Sims Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1203 Springdale Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sims Elementary 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 was 40-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
182 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
40-49%
51%
(18-19)
20-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
55%
53%
Black
(19-20)
41%
13%
White
(19-20)
3%
27%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
1%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
97%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Sims Elementary School?
182 students attend Sims Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sims Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sims Elementary School offer ?
Sims Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sims Elementary School part of?
Sims Elementary School is part of Austin Independent School District.

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