Is James Bowie High School a good school?

James Bowie High School ranks 800 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend James Bowie High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 140 students attended James Bowie High School.

What is the racial makeup of James Bowie High School?

Students at James Bowie High School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into James Bowie High School?

James Bowie High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : James Bowie Elementary Middle : James Bowie Middle

James Bowie High School

Summary:

James Bowie High School is a public high school serving 140 students in grades 9-12 in Simms, Texas, which is part of the Redwater Independent School District (Isd). While the school maintains a 100% four-year graduation rate and exceptional performance for its special education and gifted and talented students, it faces challenges in improving test scores, particularly in Algebra I, and addressing the racial homogeneity of its predominantly white student population.

James Bowie High School stands out for its consistent high graduation rates, with a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past three school years, as well as a 0% dropout rate. The school also performs exceptionally well for its special education and gifted and talented students, ranking in the top 45 and top 80 out of 1,418 and 1,172 Texas high schools, respectively, in 2021-2022. However, the school's test scores are mixed, with lower proficiency rates in Algebra I compared to the state and district averages, suggesting a need to address this subject area. Additionally, the school's student population is significantly more white (90.71%) than the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Redwater High School and Hooks High School, James Bowie High School has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a lower overall socioeconomic status in the community. While the school's graduation and dropout rates are stronger than its neighbors, the nearby schools generally outperform James Bowie High School on STAAR End-of-Course exams, suggesting opportunities for collaboration and shared learning to improve student outcomes across the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574-0009

(903) 543-2219

District: Simms Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
800^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,006

Feeder schools for James Bowie High School:

Elementary:	James Bowie Elementary
Middle:	James Bowie Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 7.1

Number of students: 140

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details James Bowie High School ranks better than 59.7% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.59. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of James Bowie High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.7%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Bowie High School is 7.1. (See more...)

Compare James Bowie High School employs 19.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Bowie High School is $14,006.

Schooldigger Rankings:

James Bowie High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks James Bowie High School 800^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See James Bowie High School in the ranking list.)

Simms Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Simms Independent School District (Isd) 431^st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for James Bowie High School

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Rank History for all students at James Bowie High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	54.13	802^nd	1427	43.8%
2005	54.67	765^th	1429	46.5%
2006	57.81	714^th	1430	50.1%
2007	63.40	604^th	1497	59.7%
2008	67.70	463^rd	1510	69.3%
2009	47.89	1031^st	1539	33.0%
2010	50.34	1028^th	1568	34.4%
2011	60.76	770^th	1672	53.9%
2012	38.80	1121^st	1603	30.1%
2013	46.79	973^rd	1652	41.1%
2014	55.95	770^th	1734	55.6%
2015	57.85	758^th	1743	56.5%
2016	51.85	912^th	1762	48.2%
2017	38.14	1055^th	1777	40.6%
2018	42.21	982^nd	1797	45.4%
2019	34.52	1254^th	1857	32.5%
2021	61.34	608^th	1861	67.3%
2022	62.90	542^nd	1876	71.1%
2023	65.99	535^th	1961	72.7%
2024	55.59	800^th	1987	59.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at James Bowie High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	16.90	1321^st	1347	1.9%
2019	19.64	1244^th	1357	8.3%
2021	69.60	232^nd	1382	83.2%
2022	94.72	45^th	1418	96.8%
2023	28.21	1130^th	1478	23.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Bowie High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.19	1403^rd	1794	21.8%
2019	27.58	1446^th	1818	20.5%
2021	55.83	652^nd	1848	64.7%
2022	57.15	569^th	1847	69.2%
2023	61.30	507^th	1897	73.3%

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Rank History for Female students at James Bowie High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.27	1162^nd	1781	34.8%
2019	39.77	1155^th	1798	35.8%
2021	56.32	743^rd	1815	59.1%
2022	61.12	581^st	1841	68.4%
2023	76.12	263^rd	1891	86.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at James Bowie High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	74.75	86^th	1177	92.7%
2022	72.82	80^th	1172	93.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at James Bowie High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	25.74	1472^nd	1784	17.5%
2019	21.66	1579^th	1810	12.8%
2022	53.65	587^th	1837	68.0%

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Rank History for Male students at James Bowie High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.54	939^th	1803	47.9%
2019	30.75	1297^th	1824	28.9%
2021	63.24	539^th	1840	70.7%
2022	61.23	548^th	1853	70.4%
2023	60.66	611^th	1913	68.1%

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Rank History for White students at James Bowie High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.12	1199^th	1539	22.1%
2019	21.44	1298^th	1526	14.9%
2021	43.63	875^th	1510	42.1%
2022	44.99	828^th	1525	45.7%
2023	53.12	694^th	1576	56.0%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for James Bowie High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	218	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	218
1990	238	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	238
1991	216	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	219
1992	230	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	230
1993	248	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	251
1994	259	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	262
1995	235	0	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	241
1996	235	0	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	241
1997	226	0	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	232
1998	208	0	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	213
1999	212	1	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	218
2000	215	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	220
2001	220	0	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	226
2002	222	0	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	229
2003	222	0	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	229
2004	143	0	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	149
2005	170	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	174
2006	177	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	180
2007	186	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	190
2008	186	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	187
2009	211	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	213
2010	188	6	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	200
2011	188	0	0	4	1	0	5	198
2012	181	0	0	4	1	0	7	193
2013	169	0	0	4	0	0	6	179
2014	179	0	0	5	0	0	6	190
2015	150	0	0	9	0	0	6	165
2016	143	0	0	11	0	0	5	159
2017	133	0	0	11	0	0	4	148
2018	136	0	1	9	2	0	4	152
2019	159	0	1	11	1	0	2	174
2020	147	0	2	8	1	0	6	164
2021	148	0	3	6	0	0	5	162
2022	143	0	3	6	0	0	6	158
2023	127	1	2	5	0	0	5	140

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James Bowie High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	218	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	238	19.0	12.5	n/a
1991	219	19.2	11.4	n/a
1992	230	22.8	10.0	23.5
1993	251	22.0	11.4	34.3
1994	262	22.4	11.7	24.4
1995	241	24.0	10.0	23.2
1996	241	24.0	10.0	23.2
1997	232	23.4	9.9	29.7
1998	213	24.6	8.7	35.7
1999	218	21.9	10.0	47.7
2000	220	22.1	10.0	46.4
2001	226	20.6	11.0	39.8
2002	229	20.9	11.0	41.9
2003	229	20.9	11.0	41.9
2004	149	13.6	11.0	45.6
2005	174	14.5	12.0	29.9
2006	180	15.8	11.4	32.2
2007	190	15.6	12.2	41.6
2008	187	16.1	11.6	37.4
2009	213	15.9	13.4	42.3
2010	200	19.6	10.1	47.5
2011	198	19.3	10.2	52
2012	193	18.9	10.1	52.8
2013	179	18.6	9.6	49.7
2014	190	19.1	9.9	47.4
2015	165	19.0	8.6	44.2
2016	159	19.0	8.3	47.8
2017	148	19.3	7.6	45.9
2018	152	17.8	8.5	48.7
2019	174	20.1	8.6	53.4
2020	164	20.7	7.9	54.3
2021	162	19.7	8.1	46.9
2022	158	21.4	7.3	43
2023	140	19.7	7.1	46.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James Bowie High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	218	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	238	19.0	12.5	n/a
1991	219	19.2	11.4	n/a
1992	230	22.8	10.0	23.5
1993	251	22.0	11.4	34.3
1994	262	22.4	11.7	24.4
1995	241	24.0	10.0	23.2
1996	241	24.0	10.0	23.2
1997	232	23.4	9.9	29.7
1998	213	24.6	8.7	35.7
1999	218	21.9	10.0	47.7
2000	220	22.1	10.0	46.4
2001	226	20.6	11.0	39.8
2002	229	20.9	11.0	41.9
2003	229	20.9	11.0	41.9
2004	149	13.6	11.0	45.6
2005	174	14.5	12.0	29.9
2006	180	15.8	11.4	32.2
2007	190	15.6	12.2	41.6
2008	187	16.1	11.6	37.4
2009	213	15.9	13.4	42.3
2010	200	19.6	10.1	47.5
2011	198	19.3	10.2	52
2012	193	18.9	10.1	52.8
2013	179	18.6	9.6	49.7
2014	190	19.1	9.9	47.4
2015	165	19.0	8.6	44.2
2016	159	19.0	8.3	47.8
2017	148	19.3	7.6	45.9
2018	152	17.8	8.5	48.7
2019	174	20.1	8.6	53.4
2020	164	20.7	7.9	54.3
2021	162	19.7	8.1	46.9
2022	158	21.4	7.3	43
2023	140	19.7	7.1	46.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for James Bowie High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$724 (5.8%)	$11,720 (94.2%)	$12,443
2020	$1,347 (10.3%)	$11,740 (89.7%)	$13,087
2021	$2,546 (18.2%)	$11,460 (81.8%)	$14,006

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James Bowie High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1254^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 535^th of 1961 High schools	40.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (James Bowie High School)	58	30	28%
End of Course Algebra I (Simms Independent School District (Isd))	65	53	12%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (James Bowie High School)	56	79	23%
End of Course Biology (Simms Independent School District (Isd))	56	79	23%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (James Bowie High School)	48	74	26%
End of Course English I Reading (Simms Independent School District (Isd))	48	74	26%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (James Bowie High School)	45	88	43%
End of Course English II Reading (Simms Independent School District (Isd))	45	88	43%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (James Bowie High School)	31	65	34%
End of Course U.S. History (Simms Independent School District (Isd))	31	65	34%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	174	140	19.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	11	5	54.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	159	127	20.1%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.4%	46.4%	7%

Schools Near James Bowie High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
James Bowie High School	Public	9-12	7497 Us Hwy 67 W	Simms	75574	Bowie County	Simms Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 543-2219	140	20	7.1	46.4%	127 (90.7%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.6%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.6%)	55.6	800^th of 1987 public high schools	59.7%		66	535^th of 1961 public high schools	72.7%	265	38.2	72.3	70.5	74.4	49.0	$14,006	$2,546	$11,460
New Boston High School	Public	9-12	1 Lion Dr	New Boston	75570	Bowie County	New Boston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 628-6551	321	37	8.7	63.9%	180 (56.1%)	65 (20.2%)	29 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	43 (13.4%)	52.3	879^th of 1987 public high schools	55.8%		53.1	848^th of 1961 public high schools	56.8%	31	3.5	59.7	56.8	70.5	70.9	$14,444	$2,238	$12,206
Dekalb High School	Public	9-12	152 W Maple St	De Kalb	75559	Bowie County	Dekalb Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 667-2422	272	24	11.1	66.5%	154 (56.6%)	51 (18.8%)	45 (16.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.4%)	44.6	1059^th of 1987 public high schools	46.7%		41.2	1150^th of 1961 public high schools	41.4%	91	31.7	60.9	46.8	61.1	62.3	$13,351	$1,271	$12,080
Redwater High School	Public	9-12	120 Red River Rd N	Redwater	75573	Bowie County	Redwater Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 671-3421	339	38	8.8	44.2%	304 (89.7%)	9 (2.7%)	11 (3.2%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.9%)	74.7	317^th of 1987 public high schools	84.0%		71.7	385^th of 1961 public high schools	80.4%	68	77.9	78.1	75.3	73.1	68.8	$14,844	$646	$14,198
Hooks High School	Public	8-12	401 Ave A	Hooks	75561	Bowie County	Hooks Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 547-2215	319	29	10.9	47.0%	220 (69.0%)	41 (12.9%)	34 (10.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.9%)	60.6	671^st of 1987 public high schools	66.2%		68.8	459^th of 1961 public high schools	76.6%	212	28.1	64.6	65.8	76.6	72.9	$13,704	$1,441	$12,263
Pewitt High School	Public	9-12	1216 Us Hwy 67 W	Omaha	75571	Morris County	Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 884-2293	237	23	10.1	68.4%	157 (66.2%)	38 (16.0%)	30 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.1%)	46.3	1020^th of 1987 public high schools	48.7%		59.1	697^th of 1961 public high schools	64.5%	323	24.6	54.4	56.5	62.9	66.1	$14,169	$1,238	$12,931

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