Bowmar Avenue School

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Bowmar Avenue School ranks 137 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bowmar Avenue School is an elementary school in Vicksburg, Mississippi, serving 357 students in grades K-6. As part of the Vicksburg Warren School District, Bowmar Avenue consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 71.5% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 56.6% for the district and 57.7% for the state.

Bowmar Avenue School stands out for its diverse student population, with a balanced racial makeup of 57.14% White, 38.66% African American, and smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, ranking among the top 100 elementary schools in Mississippi. Additionally, Bowmar Avenue has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.4 to 18.6 over the past three years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

Despite serving a predominantly low-income student population, with a 100% free and reduced-lunch rate, Bowmar Avenue School has been able to overcome socioeconomic challenges and provide a high-quality education. When compared to other elementary schools in the district, such as Bovina Elementary School, Bowmar Avenue School outperforms in some subject areas but may have room for improvement in 6th-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-6

912 Bowmar Avenue
Vicksburg, MS 39180

(601) 636-2486

District: Vicksburg Warren School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
137^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,672

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 357

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.1%

African American:

38.7%

Hispanic:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bowmar Avenue School ranks better than 64.9% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 3^rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Vicksburg Warren School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.1%), African American (38.7%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Vicksburg Warren School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bowmar Avenue School is 13.4. 7 elementary schools in the Vicksburg Warren School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bowmar Avenue School employs 26.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bowmar Avenue School is $11,672. 8 elementary schools in the Vicksburg Warren School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bowmar Avenue School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Vicksburg Warren School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vicksburg Warren School District 71^st of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bowmar Avenue School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	85.59	35^th	394	91.1%
2009	92.37	14^th	392	96.4%
2010	84.78	44^th	403	89.1%
2011	85.92	39^th	418	90.7%
2012	86.91	39^th	414	90.6%
2013	85.23	45^th	408	89.0%
2014	75.80	78^th	394	80.2%
2015	72.41	90^th	402	77.6%
2016	77.41	71^st	394	82.0%
2017	75.15	85^th	406	79.1%
2018	80.30	62^nd	404	84.7%
2019	76.01	82^nd	397	79.3%
2021	72.24	98^th	381	74.3%
2022	71.77	99^th	382	74.1%
2023	71.40	97^th	377	74.3%
2024	65.85	137^th	390	64.9%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Bowmar is a wonderful academic institute. The teachers and staff are very enthusiastic about teaching the students and making sure they get the best education available. They are always looking for new up-to-date ways to improve learning with whatever education success worthy technique that comes out with good academic achievement success rates among students. They're very welcoming and hands on with the students. They work hard with primary focus on bridging the gap between parents and teachers to ensure the students get the best education with help from both parties. Bowmar has a high rate of parental involvement. Parents and teachers often work together on tasks at Bowmar. They have some of the best, most qualified teachers. The school is very warm and inviting. It feels like an atmosphere of creativity and learning in the air. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Bowmar Avenue Elementary from my experiences with the school. Great School, Great Principle, Great Teachers, Great Staff, Great Parents, but most importantly of all Great Students. Education and loving its students is the main focus of this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bowmar Avenue School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	304	309	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	620
1991	277	242	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	527
1992	292	236	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	536
1993	290	253	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	549
1994	267	236	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	510
1995	234	257	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	500
1996	234	257	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	500
1997	239	269	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	511
1998	241	271	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	517
1999	231	289	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	524
2000	124	232	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	357
2001	127	233	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	360
2002	151	222	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	377
2003	151	222	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	377
2004	174	216	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	395
2005	186	208	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	399
2006	237	263	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	508
2007	230	252	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	494
2008	231	208	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	452
2009	221	191	11	7	0	0	0	430
2010	198	194	7	8	0	0	0	407
2011	192	192	8	7	0	0	1	400
2012	173	169	6	9	0	0	1	358
2013	166	168	5	8	0	0	2	349
2014	171	168	5	11	0	0	3	358
2015	171	159	6	9	0	0	2	347
2016	170	158	5	9	0	0	3	345
2017	182	168	5	8	1	0	3	367
2018	205	166	2	7	1	0	5	386
2019	208	164	2	11	1	0	4	390
2020	208	159	3	12	1	0	5	388
2021	196	161	3	10	1	0	5	376
2022	201	144	2	9	0	0	5	361
2023	204	138	1	7	0	0	7	357

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 Bowmar Avenue School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	620	28.4	21.8	n/a
1991	527	25.4	20.7	n/a
1992	536	26.1	20.5	48.5
1993	549	26.8	20.5	47.9
1994	510	27.6	18.5	49.4
1995	500	29.1	17.2	49.8
1996	500	29.1	17.2	49.8
1997	511	29.1	17.6	52.6
1998	517	29.0	17.8	51.3
1999	524	28.8	18.2	57.8
2000	357	22.2	16.1	59.4
2001	360	22.1	16.3	61.1
2002	377	8.5	44.4	62.9
2003	377	8.5	44.4	62.9
2004	395	22.5	17.6	45.1
2005	399	19.1	20.9	42.1
2006	508	26.5	19.2	44.5
2007	494	28.4	17.4	39.7
2008	452	25.0	18.1	40.9
2009	430	23.4	18.4	41.4
2010	407	23.1	17.5	42.5
2011	400	20.7	19.2	44.3
2012	358	22.2	16.0	44.1
2013	349	21.9	15.8	45
2014	358	23.0	15.5	47.5
2015	347	21.0	16.5	100
2016	345	19.0	18.1	100
2017	367	20.8	17.6	100
2018	386	20.3	18.9	100
2019	390	21.7	17.9	100
2020	388	22.6	17.1	100
2021	376	20.1	18.6	100
2022	361	23.2	15.5	100
2023	357	26.4	13.4	100

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 Bowmar Avenue School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	620	28.4	21.8	n/a
1991	527	25.4	20.7	n/a
1992	536	26.1	20.5	48.5
1993	549	26.8	20.5	47.9
1994	510	27.6	18.5	49.4
1995	500	29.1	17.2	49.8
1996	500	29.1	17.2	49.8
1997	511	29.1	17.6	52.6
1998	517	29.0	17.8	51.3
1999	524	28.8	18.2	57.8
2000	357	22.2	16.1	59.4
2001	360	22.1	16.3	61.1
2002	377	8.5	44.4	62.9
2003	377	8.5	44.4	62.9
2004	395	22.5	17.6	45.1
2005	399	19.1	20.9	42.1
2006	508	26.5	19.2	44.5
2007	494	28.4	17.4	39.7
2008	452	25.0	18.1	40.9
2009	430	23.4	18.4	41.4
2010	407	23.1	17.5	42.5
2011	400	20.7	19.2	44.3
2012	358	22.2	16.0	44.1
2013	349	21.9	15.8	45
2014	358	23.0	15.5	47.5
2015	347	21.0	16.5	100
2016	345	19.0	18.1	100
2017	367	20.8	17.6	100
2018	386	20.3	18.9	100
2019	390	21.7	17.9	100
2020	388	22.6	17.1	100
2021	376	20.1	18.6	100
2022	361	23.2	15.5	100
2023	357	26.4	13.4	100

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bowmar Avenue School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,752
2018	$7,852
2019	$8,434
2020	$9,018
2021	$9,775
2022	$11,672

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bowmar Avenue School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 82^nd of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 97^th of 377 Elementary schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bowmar Avenue School)	72.3	78.7	6.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vicksburg Warren School District)	41.9	50.4	8.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bowmar Avenue School)	57.4	68	10.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vicksburg Warren School District)	48.2	58.6	10.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bowmar Avenue School)	69.5	68.5	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vicksburg Warren School District)	40.3	48.7	8.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bowmar Avenue School)	69.5	50.9	18.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vicksburg Warren School District)	38.8	49.8	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bowmar Avenue School)	63.1	51.7	11.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vicksburg Warren School District)	39.5	45.2	5.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bowmar Avenue School)	43.5	30.3	13.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vicksburg Warren School District)	29.1	34.7	5.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Bowmar Avenue School)	80.4	78.5	1.9%
5th Grade Science (Vicksburg Warren School District)	50.5	60.7	10.2%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bowmar Avenue School)	37.3	66.1	28.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vicksburg Warren School District)	29.2	39.5	10.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bowmar Avenue School)	32.5	55.4	22.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vicksburg Warren School District)	42.1	41.1	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	390	357	8.5%
African American	164	138	15.9%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	11	7	36.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	208	204	1.9%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Bowmar Avenue School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Bowmar Avenue School	Public, Magnet	K-6	912 Bowmar Avenue	Vicksburg	39180	Warren County	Vicksburg Warren School District	No	Yes	No	No	(601) 636-2486	357	26	13.4	100.0%	204 (57.1%)	138 (38.7%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	65.9	137^th of 390 public elementary schools	64.9%		71.4	97^th of 377 public elementary schools	74.3%	40	71.5	77.7	60.0	42.6	47.6	68.9	51.7	46.3	71.6	$11,672
Beechwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	999 Highway 27 S	Vicksburg	39180	Warren County	Vicksburg Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 638-3874	540	46	11.7	100.0%	310 (57.4%)	202 (37.4%)	5 (0.9%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.4%)	51.3	199^th of 390 public elementary schools	49.0%		57.1	156^th of 377 public elementary schools	58.6%	43	67.8	63.5	52.6	33.8	49.2	38.1	33.4	45.8	75.4	$13,260
Dana Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1247 Dana Road	Vicksburg	39180	Warren County	Vicksburg Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 619-2340	463	31	15.1	100.0%	46 (9.9%)	399 (86.2%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.9%)								(n/a)										$11,534
Vicksburg Intermediate	Public	3-6	1245 Dana Road	Vicksburg	39180	Warren County	Vicksburg Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 638-4199	384	33	11.7	100.0%	28 (7.3%)	337 (87.8%)	8 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	37.4	254^th of 390 public elementary schools	34.9%		19.8	321^st of 377 public elementary schools	14.9%	67	56.7	54.7	24.4	33.8	54.0	48.2	23.7	41.7	49.3	$13,463
Sherman Ave Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	2145 Sherman Ave.	Vicksburg	39183	Warren County	Vicksburg Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 638-2409	368	27	13.6	100.0%	40 (10.9%)	304 (82.6%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.1%)	7 (1.9%)	6 (1.6%)								(n/a)										$12,657
Warren Central Intermediate	Public	3-6	2147 Sherman Ave	Vicksburg	39183	Warren County	Vicksburg Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 638-5656	362	29	12.6	100.0%	33 (9.1%)	310 (85.6%)	4 (1.1%)	12 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	19.2	337^th of 390 public elementary schools	13.6%		21.7	315^th of 377 public elementary schools	16.4%	22	36.1	28.0	35.8	11.7	28.8	36.0	39.5	33.8	56.8	$14,388
Warrenton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	809 Belva Drive	Vicksburg	39180	Warren County	Vicksburg Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 636-7549	278	23	12.0	100.0%	47 (16.9%)	219 (78.8%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	41.6	236^th of 390 public elementary schools	39.5%		50.2	180^th of 377 public elementary schools	52.3%	56	57.8	42.1	37.3	56.3	64.4	42.1	18.6	43.8	58.2	$13,190
South Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6530 Nailor Road	Vicksburg	39180	Warren County	Vicksburg Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 636-1271	353	31	11.2	100.0%	132 (37.4%)	203 (57.5%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	27.7	292^nd of 390 public elementary schools	25.1%		43.2	215^th of 377 public elementary schools	43.0%	77	37.7	43.2	37.8	44.6	39.6	32.4	27.0	34.1	47.2	$13,448
Bovina Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5 Willow Creek Drive	Vicksburg	39183	Warren County	Vicksburg Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 619-4453	338	30	11.3	100.0%	233 (68.9%)	92 (27.2%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	93.3	15^th of 390 public elementary schools	96.2%		91.2	16^th of 377 public elementary schools	95.8%	1	87.7	72.2	77.3	59.4	86.0	80.6	88.7	72.9	93.2	$13,510
Redwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Redwood Road	Redwood	39156	Warren County	Vicksburg Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 636-4885	386	31	12.4	100.0%	260 (67.4%)	115 (29.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.6%)	73.4	94^th of 390 public elementary schools	75.9%		76.8	71^st of 377 public elementary schools	81.2%	23	53.4	65.9	48.9	48.8	57.8	76.6	88.9	86.1	73.4	$12,918

Frequently Asked Questions about Bowmar Avenue School

What district is Bowmar Avenue School in?

Vicksburg Warren School District

What is the racial makeup of Bowmar Avenue School?

Students at Bowmar Avenue School are 57% White, 39% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Bowmar Avenue School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 357 students attended Bowmar Avenue School.

Is Bowmar Avenue School a good school?

Bowmar Avenue School ranks 137^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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