Simms Independent School District

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Simms Independent School District
Simms
, Bowie, Texas
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Website https://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]

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Schools

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]

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]

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 October 25, 2015.
  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 (July 24, 2024). "ACLU of Texas Finds 51 School Districts Likely Remain in Violation of the CROWN Act". ACLU of Texas. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  6. ↑ Leffingwell, Kelsey (July 24, 2024). "51 Texas school districts violating CROWN Act, ACLU says". Spectrum News . Archived from the original on July 25, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.


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