D J Red Simon Middle

Summary:

D J Red Simon Middle is a public middle school located in Kyle, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 733 students. The school is part of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 456 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key differentiating factors for D J Red Simon Middle is its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (88.13%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 37.36% to 84.53% Hispanic students. However, the school consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. D J Red Simon Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, placing it in the bottom 15-20% of middle schools in the state. The school's struggles are evident across various student subgroups, including racial minorities and economically disadvantaged students, suggesting potential equity issues that need to be addressed.

When comparing D J Red Simon Middle to other middle schools in the area, such as Eric Dahlstrom Middle and R C Barton Middle, the school stands out as an underperformer. These nearby schools consistently outperform D J Red Simon Middle in academic measures and overall rankings. Additionally, the school's relatively high per-student spending, which has increased from $8,333 in 2018-2019 to $10,655 in 2020-2021, suggests that resources may not be effectively utilized to drive academic improvement, and a closer examination of how these funds are allocated may be warranted.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3839 E Fm 150
       Kyle, TX  78640-9530


(512) 268-8507

District: Hays Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1989th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,655 Help


Students who attend D J Red Simon Middle usually attend:

High:    Lehman High School

Feeder schools for D J Red Simon Middle:

Elementary:    Hemphill Elementary
    Uhland Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  824

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
87.0%
White:
7.5%
African American:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74% Help


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Compare Details D J Red Simon Middle ranks worse than 84.2% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 6 ranked middle schools in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.39. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (87%), White (7.5%), African American (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at D J Red Simon Middle is 15.7. 3 middle schools in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at D J Red Simon Middle is $10,655, which is the 2nd highest among 6 middle schools in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

D J Red Simon Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks D J Red Simon Middle 1989th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See D J Red Simon Middle in the ranking list.)

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Hays Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hays Consolidated Independent School District 456th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for D J Red Simon Middle

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Rank History for all students at D J Red Simon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 13.95 1722nd 1803 4.5%
2011 39.66 1408th 1895 25.7%
2012 23.70 1647th 1951 15.6%
2013 36.34 1413th 1973 28.4%
2014 39.17 1309th 1987 34.1%
2015 42.94 1278th 2043 37.4%
2016 36.52 1400th 1987 29.5%
2017 18.51 1796th 2027 11.4%
2018 20.81 1788th 2080 14.0%
2019 18.55 1917th 2193 12.6%
2021 15.72 2010th 2252 10.7%
2022 12.42 2116th 2254 6.1%
2023 21.07 1953rd 2330 16.2%
2024 21.39 1989th 2361 15.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at D J Red Simon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.31 701st 720 2.6%
2023 18.28 737th 817 9.8%
2024 51.63 366th 812 54.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at D J Red Simon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.23 1221st 1376 11.3%
2019 19.00 1375th 1445 4.8%
2021 30.72 1212th 1592 23.9%
2022 23.92 1447th 1643 11.9%
2023 33.65 1194th 1720 30.6%
2024 26.52 1426th 1760 19.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at D J Red Simon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.22 1198th 1597 25.0%
2019 35.29 1068th 1626 34.3%
2021 27.94 1405th 1712 17.9%
2022 22.45 1628th 1757 7.3%
2023 22.71 1651st 1815 9.0%
2024 22.22 1676th 1881 10.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at D J Red Simon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.17 1661st 2039 18.5%
2019 23.93 1780th 2073 14.1%
2021 19.15 1960th 2172 9.8%
2022 15.01 2091st 2220 5.8%
2023 24.35 1880th 2251 16.5%
2024 21.55 1948th 2224 12.4%
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Rank History for Female students at D J Red Simon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.51 1605th 2008 20.1%
2019 19.37 1813th 2047 11.4%
2021 17.96 1888th 2151 12.2%
2022 14.02 2073rd 2221 6.7%
2023 25.09 1808th 2241 19.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at D J Red Simon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.68 1114th 1430 22.1%
2019 15.54 1343rd 1446 7.1%
2021 31.45 1172nd 1501 21.9%
2022 22.47 1304th 1488 12.4%
2023 43.68 1051st 1481 29.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at D J Red Simon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.41 1814th 2008 9.7%
2019 19.52 1930th 2058 6.2%
2021 26.02 1793rd 2118 15.3%
2022 22.08 1944th 2182 10.9%
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Rank History for Male students at D J Red Simon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.20 1855th 2030 8.6%
2019 17.91 1864th 2069 9.9%
2021 15.21 1985th 2168 8.4%
2022 11.62 2109th 2228 5.3%
2023 17.94 1981st 2245 11.8%
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Rank History for African American students at D J Red Simon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.27 903rd 1167 22.6%
2022 8.10 1247th 1251 0.3%
2023 22.41 1075th 1273 15.6%
2024 32.69 896th 1271 29.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at D J Red Simon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.35 1628th 1895 14.1%
2019 20.56 1735th 1935 10.3%
2021 18.88 1838th 2043 10.0%
2022 13.56 1986th 2077 4.4%
2023 23.53 1777th 2116 16.0%
2024 22.29 1823rd 2108 13.5%
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Rank History for White students at D J Red Simon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.15 1407th 1673 15.9%
2019 33.41 1221st 1684 27.5%
2021 22.64 1465th 1700 13.8%
2022 24.29 1464th 1723 15.0%
2023 34.38 1267th 1749 27.6%
2024 32.78 1274th 1724 26.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for D J Red Simon Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2010 53 20 1 393 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2011 42 22 2 425 1 0 4 0 496
2012 41 17 3 486 1 0 3 0 551
2013 35 14 1 503 0 0 5 0 558
2014 30 11 3 531 0 0 5 0 580
2015 34 12 2 561 0 1 5 0 615
2016 31 8 1 590 0 0 4 0 634
2017 75 23 2 609 0 0 7 0 716
2018 84 18 3 644 0 0 8 0 757
2019 73 12 1 666 0 0 5 0 757
2020 61 11 2 670 1 0 6 0 751
2021 47 13 4 625 1 0 5 0 695
2022 57 13 3 640 0 0 6 0 719
2023 54 16 3 646 2 0 12 0 733
2024 62 25 2 717 2 0 16 0 824

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 D J Red Simon Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2010 468 41.6 11.2 76.5
2011 496 39.9 12.4 80.6
2012 551 37.4 14.7 80.9
2013 558 35.5 15.6 81.2
2014 580 40.6 14.2 87.8
2015 615 45.0 13.6 90.6
2016 634 47.0 13.4 88.3
2017 716 50.4 14.2 75
2018 757 51.4 14.7 75
2019 757 49.1 15.3 76.8
2020 751 47.4 15.8 80.4
2021 695 49.0 14.1 78.3
2022 719 50.1 14.3 78.3
2023 733 54.7 13.3 78.2
2024 824 52.2 15.7 74

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 D J Red Simon Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2010 468 41.6 11.2 76.5
2011 496 39.9 12.4 80.6
2012 551 37.4 14.7 80.9
2013 558 35.5 15.6 81.2
2014 580 40.6 14.2 87.8
2015 615 45.0 13.6 90.6
2016 634 47.0 13.4 88.3
2017 716 50.4 14.2 75
2018 757 51.4 14.7 75
2019 757 49.1 15.3 76.8
2020 751 47.4 15.8 80.4
2021 695 49.0 14.1 78.3
2022 719 50.1 14.3 78.3
2023 733 54.7 13.3 78.2
2024 824 52.2 15.7 74

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for D J Red Simon Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $708 (8.5%) $7,625 (91.5%) $8,333
2020 $915 (9.7%) $8,476 (90.3%) $9,391
2021 $2,125 (19.9%) $8,530 (80.1%) $10,655

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on D J Red Simon Middle

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 1917th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1953rd of 2330 Middle schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (D J Red Simon Middle)2135
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)3253
 21%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (D J Red Simon Middle)1824
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)4438
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (D J Red Simon Middle)2631
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)4253
 11%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (D J Red Simon Middle)148
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)2621
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (D J Red Simon Middle)3440
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)5159
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (D J Red Simon Middle)4129
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)5851
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (D J Red Simon Middle)3626
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)5349
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (D J Red Simon Middle)1512
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)3233
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (D J Red Simon Middle)8169
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)6657
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students757733
 3.2%
African American1216
 33.3%
American Indian02
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic666646
 3%
Pacific Islander00
White7354
 26%
Two or More Races512
 140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.8%78.2%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about D J Red Simon Middle

Students who attend D J Red Simon Middle usually go on to attend Lehman High School

D J Red Simon Middle ranks in the bottom 15.8% of Texas middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 824 students attended D J Red Simon Middle.

Students at D J Red Simon Middle are 87% Hispanic, 8% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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