James Bowie Middle
Simms, TX · Simms ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, distant
706th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 58%▲ Improving
7497 US HWY 67 W, Simms, TX 75574
(903)543-2219NCES ID 484032009495Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 111 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 130 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2003, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.9% | 91.5% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 3.8% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 3.8% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2003. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $212K in zip 75574 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2022
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.