Serving 824 students in grades 6-8, D J Red Simon Middle 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 is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
D J Red Simon Middle School's student population of 824 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
824 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
D J Red Simon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D J Red Simon Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7275 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
87%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
8%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D J Red Simon Middle School's ranking?
D J Red Simon Middle School is ranked #7275 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are D J Red Simon Middle School often compared to?
D J Red Simon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laura B Wallace Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend D J Red Simon Middle School?
824 students attend D J Red Simon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of D J Red Simon Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D J Red Simon Middle School?
D J Red Simon Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does D J Red Simon Middle School offer ?
D J Red Simon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is D J Red Simon Middle School part of?
D J Red Simon Middle School is part of Hays CISD School District.
School Reviews
1 3/27/2020
I've had two children attended this school. This school is a joke. Besides the art teacher and one math teacher that I know of, the teachers here are horrible. There were a few good ones that left due to the principal. They told my son their reason for leaving. Students here are horrible and teachers have a hard time controlling their classrooms. One of my children had a teacher tell their class to that they hate them. My son had a Pre AP teacher quit and steal the t-shirt money the students gave her for grade shirt. If you have a child who's an athlete, avoid this school completely. Coaching here is a joke.
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