Simms Elementary

La Marque sits just inland from Galveston Bay, a small community where families tend to know their neighbors and school ties run deep — but Simms Elementary's academic profile suggests it's a school that families may want to look into carefully before committing. Scores across English, Math, and Science fall in the lower range statewide, which may give pause to families prioritizing test performance. That said, for families already rooted in the La Marque area who value the close-knit feel of a smaller Gulf Coast community, it's worth visiting in person to get a sense of the school culture and what the teachers bring beyond what the numbers show.