James Bowie Middle
Simms, TX · Simms ISD · Grades 6-8
706th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 58%▲ Improving
James Bowie Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Bowie Middle 706th 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 58% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2019 to 59th in 2025 — improving.
James Bowie Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 111 students tested
James Bowie Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 130 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.8% | 91.5% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.4% | 3.8% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 3.8% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near James Bowie Middle
Typical home value $212K in zip 75574 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2022
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near James Bowie Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8New Boston MiddleNew Boston ISD · 11.4 mi away350th of 1,701
ELA 61% · Math 62% - 6James L Germany MiddleDekalb ISD · 13.2 mi away777th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 44% - 6Redwater IntRedwater ISD · 14.7 mi away738th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 46% - 9Redwater J HRedwater ISD · 14.9 mi away207th of 1,701
ELA 73% · Math 65% - 7Pewitt J HPewitt CISD · 16.3 mi away674th of 1,701
ELA 61% · Math 41% - 8Hooks J HHooks ISD · 17 mi away487th of 1,701
ELA 65% · Math 48% - 9Red Lick MiddleRed Lick ISD · 20.8 mi away206th of 1,701
ELA 80% · Math 58% - 1Liberty-Eylau MiddleLiberty-Eylau ISD · 24 mi away1,612th of 1,701
ELA 35% · Math 19%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Bowie Middle in?
James Bowie Middle is part of the Simms ISD district in Simms, Texas.
Is James Bowie Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Bowie Middle 706th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 58% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of James Bowie Middle?
White 92%, Hispanic 4%, Two or more races 4% (130 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Bowie Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75574 is $212K 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.