Serving 1,472 students in grades 6-8, James Bowie Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,472 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
James Bowie Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Bowie Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
James Bowie Middle School is ranked #1402 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are James Bowie Middle School often compared to?
James Bowie Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dulles Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend James Bowie Middle School?
1,472 students attend James Bowie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of James Bowie Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Bowie Middle School?
James Bowie Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Bowie Middle School offer ?
James Bowie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is James Bowie Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,472 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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