Simms ISD School District
School District · Simms, Texas
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,661
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,661
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#41 of 898
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,661
+$693 vs Texas median
District size
505 students
Smaller than Texas median
About Simms ISD
Simms ISD is a Simms, Texas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 505 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. The district invests $13,661 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.4/10, Simms ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is James Bowie Middle, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Simms ISD students show an average math proficiency of 53.7% and ELA proficiency of 44.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Simms ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Simms ISD with test data.
Schools in Simms ISD
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Simms
- Total Enrollment
- 505
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Simms ISD?
Simms ISD has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Simms ISD?
The average composite rating for Simms ISD is 8.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Simms ISD?
Simms ISD spends $13,661 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Simms ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Simms ISD is 10.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Simms ISD?
James Bowie Middle is the highest-rated school in Simms ISD with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Simms ISD?
Across schools in Simms ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Simms ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Simms ISD has an average school rating of 8.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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