James Bowie Middle

James Bowie Middle is a public middle school in Simms, TX, part of the SIMMS ISD. The school serves approximately 130 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 97.5th percentile among TX schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 50% proficiency in math and 40% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.6/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $69,676, where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 130 students, James Bowie Middle is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, James Bowie Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.