Sims Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(18-19)n/a
n/a
Asian
(18-19)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(18-19)55%
53%
Black
(18-19)41%
13%
White
(18-19)3%
27%
Hawaiian
(18-19)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(18-19)1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
94%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Sims Elementary School?
179 students attend Sims Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sims Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sims Elementary School offer ?
Sims Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sims Elementary School part of?
Sims Elementary School is part of Austin Independent School District.
