A
Very Good
87/100

James Bowie El

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 7497 US HWY 67 W, Simms, TX 75574
Overall
A
87/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 74th percentile in Texas
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

87
Repit Score
out of 100
221
Students
enrolled
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%74/1000.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 65% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +24 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−3 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency57% (+22 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%57%reading -19 pts, math +4 pts41st percentile (list)
Low-income35%45%reading +6 pts, math +19 pts85th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7497 US HWY 67 W
City Simms
ZIP Code 75574
District 4840320
NCES School ID 484032004566
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 75574

Understanding the community around James Bowie El helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,801
Per Capita Income $27,277
Poverty Rate 7.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%
High School or Higher 95.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $65,000
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 92.2%
Renter-Occupied 7.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for James Bowie El.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.0%
Female 43.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.4%
Two or More Races 5.0%
Hispanic/Latino 3.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 221
Teachers (FTE) 16.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for James Bowie El?
James Bowie El has a Repit School Score of 87 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend James Bowie El?
James Bowie El has 221 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
What grades does James Bowie El serve?
James Bowie El serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does James Bowie El receive per student?
James Bowie El receives $14,040 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around James Bowie El in 75574 ▼
Avg Home Value
$205,633
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1-Year Change
+1.2%
% Renters
7.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026