Bowie Middle

Summary:

Bowie Middle is a public middle school in Amarillo, Texas, serving 748 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Amarillo Independent School District, which is ranked 442 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Bowie Middle has seen a shift in its racial demographics, with a decrease in White students and an increase in Hispanic students over the past few years.

Bowie Middle consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in STAAR test scores, with proficiency rates in Reading and Mathematics significantly lower than nearby schools like Austin Middle and Crockett Middle. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 87.43% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is much higher than the surrounding schools. Additionally, Bowie Middle's student subgroups, such as White and Asian students, consistently perform poorly compared to their peers at other schools in the district and state.

Bowie Middle's academic performance and student demographics are significantly different from the nearby schools in the Amarillo Independent School District. The school has consistently underperformed over the past several years, with its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating remaining in the bottom half of Texas middle schools. The increasing Hispanic student population at Bowie Middle, coupled with the declining performance of White and Asian students, suggests that the school may need to reevaluate its instructional strategies and support systems to better serve its diverse student body. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving instructional practices, providing targeted support for underperforming student subgroups, and ensuring equitable distribution of resources to meet the unique needs of the school's diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3001 E 12th
       Amarillo, TX  79104-2598


(806) 326-3200

District: Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1688th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,186 Help


Students who attend Bowie Middle usually attend:

High:    Amtech Career Academy
    Caprock High School

Feeder schools for Bowie Middle:

Elementary:    Glenwood Elementary
    Humphrey's Highland Elementary
    Lawndale Elementary
    Oak Dale Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  748

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.6%
White:
12.2%
African American:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bowie Middle ranks worse than 71.5% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 9 ranked middle schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.31. (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 (81.6%), White (12.2%), African American (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bowie Middle is 14.8. 6 middle schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bowie Middle is $9,186. 9 middle schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bowie Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bowie Middle 1688th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Bowie Middle in the ranking list.)

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Amarillo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) 442nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bowie Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.68 1313th 1573 16.5%
2005 24.51 1318th 1582 16.7%
2006 22.78 1355th 1585 14.5%
2007 24.70 1433rd 1684 14.9%
2008 28.77 1449th 1718 15.7%
2009 34.02 1397th 1763 20.8%
2010 41.57 1307th 1803 27.5%
2011 43.69 1307th 1895 31.0%
2012 38.49 1308th 1951 33.0%
2013 47.65 1128th 1973 42.8%
2014 49.56 1071st 1987 46.1%
2015 53.06 994th 2043 51.3%
2016 58.08 875th 1987 56.0%
2017 43.65 1083rd 2027 46.6%
2018 41.16 1201st 2080 42.3%
2019 30.78 1586th 2193 27.7%
2021 38.48 1332nd 2252 40.9%
2022 32.66 1544th 2254 31.5%
2023 35.18 1562nd 2330 33.0%
2024 31.31 1688th 2361 28.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.70 640th 720 11.1%
2019 11.71 722nd 753 4.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.08 665th 1376 51.7%
2019 25.32 1249th 1445 13.6%
2021 42.66 840th 1592 47.2%
2022 36.63 1061st 1643 35.4%
2023 50.17 729th 1720 57.6%
2024 39.72 1014th 1760 42.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.16 965th 1597 39.6%
2019 26.24 1390th 1626 14.5%
2021 36.74 1050th 1712 38.7%
2022 33.85 1213th 1757 31.0%
2023 40.02 1009th 1815 44.4%
2024 56.27 634th 1881 66.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.52 814th 2039 60.1%
2019 38.55 1336th 2073 35.6%
2021 50.34 944th 2172 56.5%
2022 43.34 1223rd 2220 44.9%
2023 44.37 1218th 2251 45.9%
2024 54.61 842nd 2224 62.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.44 1120th 2008 44.2%
2019 37.21 1323rd 2047 35.4%
2021 36.99 1350th 2151 37.2%
2022 31.02 1601st 2221 27.9%
2023 38.58 1395th 2241 37.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.12 791st 1430 44.7%
2019 45.39 988th 1446 31.7%
2021 49.33 912th 1501 39.2%
2022 50.90 896th 1488 39.8%
2023 27.28 1262nd 1481 14.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.73 841st 2008 58.1%
2019 43.14 1097th 2058 46.7%
2021 50.74 844th 2118 60.2%
2022 36.43 1436th 2182 34.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.07 1287th 2030 36.6%
2019 23.69 1713th 2069 17.2%
2021 40.05 1251st 2168 42.3%
2022 33.03 1538th 2228 31.0%
2023 31.06 1620th 2245 27.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.01 485th 589 17.7%
2023 20.57 545th 616 11.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.91 482nd 1167 58.7%
2019 46.88 557th 1193 53.3%
2021 40.45 681st 1213 43.9%
2022 61.57 334th 1251 73.3%
2023 31.94 891st 1273 30.0%
2024 24.50 1072nd 1271 15.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.80 854th 1895 54.9%
2019 35.07 1311th 1935 32.2%
2021 47.54 972nd 2043 52.4%
2022 38.25 1292nd 2077 37.8%
2023 43.48 1167th 2116 44.8%
2024 35.72 1407th 2108 33.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.36 1349th 1673 19.4%
2019 23.43 1427th 1684 15.3%
2021 23.94 1443rd 1700 15.1%
2022 16.53 1587th 1723 7.9%
2023 15.24 1602nd 1749 8.4%
2024 41.60 1044th 1724 39.4%
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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 Bowie Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 419 6 8 416 n/a n/a n/a 0 849
1989 440 14 7 456 0 n/a n/a 0 917
1990 422 18 7 497 3 n/a n/a 0 947
1991 400 25 9 567 5 n/a n/a 0 1006
1992 404 24 9 581 4 n/a n/a 0 1022
1993 406 24 6 587 3 n/a n/a 0 1026
1994 384 22 2 597 4 n/a n/a 0 1009
1995 361 25 7 658 4 n/a n/a 0 1055
1996 361 25 7 658 4 n/a n/a 0 1055
1997 355 24 7 670 3 n/a n/a 0 1059
1998 334 23 5 696 4 n/a n/a 0 1062
1999 311 17 7 706 4 n/a n/a 0 1045
2000 301 24 3 726 5 n/a n/a 0 1059
2001 279 28 8 731 2 n/a n/a 0 1048
2002 233 27 4 767 2 n/a n/a 0 1033
2003 233 27 4 767 2 n/a n/a 0 1033
2004 216 33 5 839 3 n/a n/a 0 1096
2005 204 25 5 854 3 n/a n/a 0 1091
2006 168 27 8 850 5 n/a n/a 0 1058
2007 176 30 8 834 2 n/a n/a 0 1050
2008 154 38 6 818 1 n/a n/a 0 1017
2009 153 40 3 842 6 n/a n/a 0 1044
2010 144 43 2 826 4 n/a n/a 0 1019
2011 127 22 3 859 13 0 11 0 1035
2012 133 25 2 856 7 0 17 0 1040
2013 123 23 2 870 8 0 13 0 1039
2014 139 17 4 865 12 0 6 0 1043
2015 141 23 7 903 14 0 8 0 1096
2016 93 13 7 597 9 0 4 0 723
2017 93 20 7 628 4 0 9 0 761
2018 78 27 3 665 4 2 15 0 794
2019 92 19 5 647 6 1 13 0 783
2020 130 25 10 636 4 0 10 0 815
2021 152 27 14 650 5 0 9 0 857
2022 141 21 12 624 4 0 7 0 809
2023 91 25 7 610 5 0 10 0 748

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 Bowie Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 849 53.0 16.0 n/a
1989 917 n/a n/a n/a
1990 947 49.0 19.3 n/a
1991 1006 49.3 20.4 n/a
1992 1022 53.9 18.9 55.6
1993 1026 55.0 18.7 61.4
1994 1009 61.8 16.3 51.6
1995 1055 64.4 16.4 20.1
1996 1055 64.4 16.4 20.1
1997 1059 64.6 16.4 59.7
1998 1062 64.5 16.5 59.2
1999 1045 65.0 16.1 67.7
2000 1059 66.1 16.0 70.3
2001 1048 67.0 15.6 72.9
2002 1033 72.2 14.3 79.6
2003 1033 72.2 14.3 79.6
2004 1096 70.8 15.5 76.5
2005 1091 71.8 15.2 78.3
2006 1058 74.3 14.2 79.8
2007 1050 75.4 13.9 82.9
2008 1017 75.2 13.5 84.9
2009 1044 73.3 14.2 84.2
2010 1019 70.0 14.5 85.3
2011 1035 69.0 14.9 85
2012 1040 70.2 14.8 86.1
2013 1039 67.3 15.4 88.4
2014 1043 69.5 14.9 86.1
2015 1096 71.0 15.4 85.4
2016 723 49.0 14.7 85.3
2017 761 49.4 15.3 84.1
2018 794 50.7 15.6 87.5
2019 783 50.6 15.4 86.8
2020 815 52.5 15.5 84.3
2021 857 51.2 16.7 81.4
2022 809 52.2 15.4 82.2
2023 748 50.2 14.8 87.4

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 Bowie Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 849 53.0 16.0 n/a
1989 917 n/a n/a n/a
1990 947 49.0 19.3 n/a
1991 1006 49.3 20.4 n/a
1992 1022 53.9 18.9 55.6
1993 1026 55.0 18.7 61.4
1994 1009 61.8 16.3 51.6
1995 1055 64.4 16.4 20.1
1996 1055 64.4 16.4 20.1
1997 1059 64.6 16.4 59.7
1998 1062 64.5 16.5 59.2
1999 1045 65.0 16.1 67.7
2000 1059 66.1 16.0 70.3
2001 1048 67.0 15.6 72.9
2002 1033 72.2 14.3 79.6
2003 1033 72.2 14.3 79.6
2004 1096 70.8 15.5 76.5
2005 1091 71.8 15.2 78.3
2006 1058 74.3 14.2 79.8
2007 1050 75.4 13.9 82.9
2008 1017 75.2 13.5 84.9
2009 1044 73.3 14.2 84.2
2010 1019 70.0 14.5 85.3
2011 1035 69.0 14.9 85
2012 1040 70.2 14.8 86.1
2013 1039 67.3 15.4 88.4
2014 1043 69.5 14.9 86.1
2015 1096 71.0 15.4 85.4
2016 723 49.0 14.7 85.3
2017 761 49.4 15.3 84.1
2018 794 50.7 15.6 87.5
2019 783 50.6 15.4 86.8
2020 815 52.5 15.5 84.3
2021 857 51.2 16.7 81.4
2022 809 52.2 15.4 82.2
2023 748 50.2 14.8 87.4

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 Bowie Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,104 (12.6%) $7,688 (87.4%) $8,792
2020 $1,060 (12.4%) $7,497 (87.6%) $8,557
2021 $1,480 (16.1%) $7,707 (83.9%) $9,186

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bowie 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 1586th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1562nd of 2330 Middle schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Bowie Middle)3735
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4348
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bowie Middle)1411
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))2318
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Bowie Middle)4248
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5052
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bowie Middle)5244
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))6556
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Bowie Middle)4239
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5245
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bowie Middle)1521
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))3028
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Bowie Middle)9282
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))6057
 3%
   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 Students783748
 4.5%
African American1925
 31.6%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic647610
 5.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White9291
 1.1%
Two or More Races1310
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.8%87.4%
 0.6%


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Students at Bowie Middle are 82% Hispanic, 12% White, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Bowie Middle usually go on to attend Amtech Career Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 748 students attended Bowie Middle.

Bowie Middle ranks 1688th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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