Simms Independent School District

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Simms Independent School District
Simms
, Bowie, Texas
District information
GradesPK-12
Schools3
Other information
Websitehttps://www.simmsisd.net/

Simms Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Simms, Texas (USA). In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[1]

Schools

  • James Bowie High School (Grades 9‍–‍12)
Main article: James Bowie High School

During 2022‍–‍2023, James Bowie High School had an enrollment of 140 students in grades 9‍–‍12 and a student to teacher ratio of 7.1.[2]

  • James Bowie Middle School (Grades 6‍–‍8)

During 2022‍–‍2023, James Bowie Middle School had an enrollment of 132 students in grades 6‍–‍8 and a student to teacher ratio of 10.36.[3]

  • James Bowie Elementary School (Grades PK‍–‍5)

During 2022‍–‍2023, James Bowie Elementary School had an enrollment of 212 students in grades PK‍–‍5 and a student to teacher ratio of 12.76.[4]

Controversy

In July 2024, the ACLU of Texas sent Simms Independent School District a letter, alleging that the district's 2023‍–‍2024 dress and grooming code appeared to violate the Texas CROWN Act, a state law which prohibits racial discrimination based on hair texture or styles, and asking the district to revise its policies for the 2024‍–‍2025 school year.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
  2. ^ "James Bowie H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  3. ^ "James Bowie Middle". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  4. ^ "James Bowie El". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  5. ^ Gross, Kristi (2024-07-24). "ACLU of Texas Finds 51 School Districts Likely Remain in Violation of the CROWN Act". ACLU of Texas. Archived from the original on 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  6. ^ Leffingwell, Kelsey (2024-07-24). "51 Texas school districts violating CROWN Act, ACLU says". Spectrum News. Archived from the original on 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2024-08-23.