Top Rankings
Simms Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 480 students in Simms Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Simms Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,273 Schools
# Students
480 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Simms Independent School District, which is ranked #266 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#281 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)5.2%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
89%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,256 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,688 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,256
$13,371
Spending / Student
$12,688
$14,099
Best Simms Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
James Bowie Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
James Bowie High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Simms Independent School District?
Simms Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 480 students.
What is the rank of Simms Independent School District?
Simms Independent School District is ranked #266 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Simms Independent School District?
89% of Simms Independent School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Simms Independent School District?
Simms Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Simms Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,688 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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