JAMES BOWIE MIDDLE

SIMMS ISD
7497 US HWY 67 W
SIMMS, TX 75574
132 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
James Bowie Middle School is a public school located in the small rural community of Simms, Texas. As part of the Simms Independent School District, the school serves students in the middle grade levels, providing a focused academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The school operates within a close-knit, community-oriented district that emphasizes traditional values and personalized attention for its student body.

Situated in Bowie County, the school is integrated into the larger Simms ISD campus infrastructure, sharing the district’s commitment to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere. While it serves a relatively small population typical of rural East Texas school districts, it remains a central pillar for local families, prioritizing foundational education, extracurricular engagement, and preparation for the challenges of secondary education at the high school level.
132
Total Students
12.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    123 (93.2 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (3.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: SIMMS ISD
Phone: (903)543-2219
Website: http://www.simmsisd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 61
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 40
Grade 7 43
Grade 8 49
Gender Ratio