D J Red Simon Middle
Kyle, TX · Hays CISD · Grades 6-8
1,316th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 23%▲ Improving
D J Red Simon Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks D J Red Simon Middle 1,316th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 23% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2019 to 23th in 2025 — improving.
D J Red Simon Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 831 students tested
D J Red Simon Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 824 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.6% | 87.0% | ▼ 4.6 pts | |
| White | 5.2% | 7.5% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 3.0% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near D J Red Simon Middle
Typical home value $301K in zip 78640 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near D J Red Simon Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Laura B Wallace MiddleHays CISD · 4.8 mi away766th of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 40% - 5Armando Chapa MiddleHays CISD · 5.2 mi away901st of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 38% - 9R C Barton MiddleHays CISD · 6.8 mi away278th of 1,701
ELA 72% · Math 59% - 5Dr T C Mccormick Jr MiddleHays CISD · 7.5 mi away969th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 35% - 9Olympia HillsUniversity of Texas University Charter School · 8.1 mi away · charter222nd of 1,701
ELA 68% · Math 68% - 2Goodnight MiddleSan Marcos CISD · 8.8 mi away1,396th of 1,701
ELA 42% · Math 27% - 3Lockhart J HLockhart ISD · 9.1 mi away1,242nd of 1,701
ELA 39% · Math 38% - 5Miller MiddleSan Marcos CISD · 10.5 mi away946th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 36%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is D J Red Simon Middle in?
D J Red Simon Middle is part of the Hays CISD district in Kyle, Texas.
Is D J Red Simon Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks D J Red Simon Middle 1,316th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of D J Red Simon Middle?
Hispanic 87%, White 8%, Black 3%, Two or more races 2% (824 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near D J Red Simon Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78640 is $301K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.