Simms El
Texas City, TX · Texas City ISD · Grades K-5
4,066th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 8%▲ Improving
Simms El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Simms El 4,066th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 8% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 0th in 2019 to 8th in 2025 — improving.
Simms El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 224 students tested
Simms El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 525 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2016
| Group | Trend | 2016 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 60.6% | 62.9% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.7% | 21.3% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 12.9% | 9.7% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 5.0% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.6 pts |
Homes near Simms El
Typical home value $242K in zip 77591 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Simms El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Ignite Community School - MainlandTexas College Preparatory Academies · 1.2 mi away · charter3,859th of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 26% - 1Hayley ElTexas City ISD · 1.9 mi away4,032nd of 4,406
ELA 32% · Math 27% - –Hitchcock PriHitchcock ISD · 3.1 mi away
- 1Stewart ElHitchcock ISD · 3.6 mi away4,065th of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 23% - 9Heights ElTexas City ISD · 3.6 mi away485th of 4,406
ELA 74% · Math 68% - 5Manuel Guajardo Jr ElTexas City ISD · 4 mi away2,640th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 40% - 3Kohfeldt ElTexas City ISD · 4.1 mi away3,506th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 34% - 8William F Barnett ElSanta Fe ISD · 5.4 mi away988th of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 63%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Simms El in?
Simms El is part of the Texas City ISD district in Texas City, Texas.
Is Simms El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Simms El 4,066th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Simms El?
Black 63%, Hispanic 21%, White 10%, Two or more races 5% (525 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Simms El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77591 is $242K 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.