Is Bowie J H a good school?

Bowie J H ranks 724 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bowie J H?

In the 2022-23 school year, 362 students attended Bowie J H.

What is the racial makeup of Bowie J H?

Students at Bowie J H are 75% White, 18% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Bowie J H attend?

Students who attend Bowie J H usually go on to attend Bowie High School

Bowie J H

Summary:

Bowie J H is a public middle school in Bowie, Texas, serving 362 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Bowie Independent School District, which is ranked 416 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Bowie J H has a predominantly white student population (75.41%), with a significant Hispanic enrollment (17.68%). The school's test scores are generally below the state average, though it performs better in reading than in math. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 66.1% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR/Reading, compared to 58.56% in STAAR/Mathematics. However, Bowie J H stands out in its Algebra I performance, with 82.35% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school maintains a 0% dropout rate and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.1 to 1.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Nocona Middle, Chico Middle, and Alvord Middle, Bowie J H generally performs better in terms of test scores and state rankings. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with stronger results for female and white students, and more challenges for Hispanic students and English Language Learners.

Detail:

Public 6-8

501 E Tarrant St
Bowie, TX 76230-5112

(940) 689-2998

District: Bowie Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
724^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,856

Students who attend Bowie J H usually attend:

High:

Bowie High School

Feeder schools for Bowie J H:

Elementary:

Bowie Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 362

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.4%

Hispanic:

17.7%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bowie J H ranks better than 69.3% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.44. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.4%), Hispanic (17.7%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bowie J H is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Bowie J H employs 27.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bowie J H is $8,856.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bowie J H was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Bowie J H 724^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Bowie J H in the ranking list.)

Bowie Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Bowie Independent School District (Isd) 416^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bowie J H

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Rank History for all students at Bowie J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	55.58	773^rd	1573	50.9%
2005	61.52	610^th	1582	61.4%
2006	59.99	674^th	1585	57.5%
2007	59.68	716^th	1684	57.5%
2008	58.40	763^rd	1718	55.6%
2009	51.94	989^th	1763	43.9%
2010	58.08	811^th	1803	55.0%
2011	54.19	1001^st	1895	47.2%
2012	57.90	815^th	1951	58.2%
2013	57.07	863^rd	1973	56.3%
2014	42.25	1235^th	1987	37.8%
2015	59.23	840^th	2043	58.9%
2016	66.04	660^th	1987	66.8%
2017	57.01	726^th	2027	64.2%
2018	42.28	1176^th	2080	43.5%
2019	36.57	1398^th	2193	36.3%
2021	55.58	859^th	2252	61.9%
2022	39.98	1326^th	2254	41.2%
2023	54.10	956^th	2330	59.0%
2024	62.44	724^th	2361	69.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bowie J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	22.82	642^nd	753	14.7%
2023	40.83	500^th	817	38.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bowie J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	14.42	1363^rd	1376	0.9%
2019	20.96	1346^th	1445	6.9%
2021	54.52	503^rd	1592	68.4%
2022	24.15	1443^rd	1643	12.2%
2023	28.37	1343^rd	1720	21.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bowie J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.82	1557^th	1597	2.5%
2019	20.52	1503^rd	1626	7.6%
2021	41.94	853^rd	1712	50.2%
2022	32.99	1252^nd	1757	28.7%
2023	45.00	830^th	1815	54.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bowie J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	41.19	1210^th	2039	40.7%
2019	32.79	1533^rd	2073	26.0%
2021	54.57	822^nd	2172	62.2%
2022	39.77	1339^th	2220	39.7%
2023	41.92	1306^th	2251	42.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Bowie J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.49	1360^th	2008	32.3%
2019	36.27	1352^nd	2047	34.0%
2021	58.24	762^nd	2151	64.6%
2022	44.25	1180^th	2221	46.9%
2023	56.41	856^th	2241	61.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bowie J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.35	984^th	1430	31.2%
2019	49.16	923^rd	1446	36.2%
2021	68.59	494^th	1501	67.1%
2022	54.43	830^th	1488	44.2%
2023	48.39	972^nd	1481	34.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Bowie J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.35	417^th	2008	79.2%
2019	31.49	1541^st	2058	25.1%
2021	54.03	737^th	2118	65.2%
2022	34.96	1509^th	2182	30.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Bowie J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.82	988^th	2030	51.3%
2019	37.77	1298^th	2069	37.3%
2021	51.48	946^th	2168	56.4%
2022	33.08	1535^th	2228	31.1%
2023	51.56	995^th	2245	55.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bowie J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.13	1126^th	1895	40.6%
2019	26.30	1581^st	1935	18.3%
2021	47.51	974^th	2043	52.3%
2022	38.37	1285^th	2077	38.1%
2023	39.47	1312^th	2116	38.0%

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Rank History for White students at Bowie J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.17	1336^th	1673	20.1%
2019	24.84	1406^th	1684	16.5%
2021	39.14	1092^nd	1700	35.8%
2022	25.72	1428^th	1723	17.1%
2023	42.01	1071^st	1749	38.8%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Bowie J H

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	369	0	1	7	5	n/a	n/a	382
1990	354	0	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	362
1991	378	0	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	389
1992	379	0	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	388
1993	403	0	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	412
1994	380	0	4	12	1	n/a	n/a	397
1995	359	0	4	28	1	n/a	n/a	392
1996	359	0	4	28	1	n/a	n/a	392
1997	352	0	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	377
1998	379	0	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	402
1999	375	1	0	21	2	n/a	n/a	399
2000	370	1	0	30	1	n/a	n/a	402
2001	352	1	0	27	0	n/a	n/a	380
2002	366	0	0	35	3	n/a	n/a	404
2003	366	0	0	35	3	n/a	n/a	404
2004	316	0	1	42	1	n/a	n/a	360
2005	288	1	1	35	5	n/a	n/a	330
2006	283	2	1	33	6	n/a	n/a	325
2007	258	3	0	31	11	n/a	n/a	303
2008	268	3	2	35	7	n/a	n/a	315
2009	260	4	3	37	7	n/a	n/a	311
2010	274	3	3	37	2	n/a	n/a	319
2011	286	0	0	43	2	0	12	343
2012	292	1	0	46	1	0	12	352
2013	308	3	2	52	2	0	9	376
2014	307	4	2	62	4	0	9	388
2015	286	3	4	59	2	0	11	365
2016	295	1	2	60	2	0	8	368
2017	302	2	1	60	3	0	9	377
2018	302	1	4	55	5	0	9	376
2019	297	2	3	70	5	0	14	391
2020	298	3	3	65	3	0	15	387
2021	302	6	0	70	1	0	14	393
2022	300	5	2	71	6	0	13	397
2023	273	4	2	64	4	0	15	362

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 J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	382	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	362	27.0	13.4	n/a
1991	389	27.1	14.3	n/a
1992	388	27.6	14.0	22.4
1993	412	28.0	14.7	34.7
1994	397	26.7	14.9	27.2
1995	392	26.8	14.6	26
1996	392	26.8	14.6	26
1997	377	27.3	13.8	27.6
1998	402	27.6	14.6	27.6
1999	399	28.0	14.3	31.1
2000	402	28.4	14.2	33.6
2001	380	27.9	13.6	27.6
2002	404	28.3	14.3	36.9
2003	404	28.3	14.3	36.9
2004	360	28.0	12.9	37.8
2005	330	27.9	11.8	37.3
2006	325	28.5	11.4	41.8
2007	303	28.5	10.6	41.6
2008	315	28.0	11.3	44.8
2009	311	27.9	11.1	44.7
2010	319	27.8	11.4	45.8
2011	343	24.0	14.2	44.9
2012	352	27.1	12.9	43.2
2013	376	27.4	13.6	42.3
2014	388	25.5	15.1	44.6
2015	365	28.0	13.0	46.3
2016	368	28.0	13.1	49.5
2017	377	27.6	13.6	52.3
2018	376	28.0	13.3	50
2019	391	26.9	14.5	49.6
2020	387	28.4	13.6	46.5
2021	393	28.6	13.7	46.6
2022	397	28.7	13.7	50.1
2023	362	27.5	13.1	52.8

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 J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	382	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	362	27.0	13.4	n/a
1991	389	27.1	14.3	n/a
1992	388	27.6	14.0	22.4
1993	412	28.0	14.7	34.7
1994	397	26.7	14.9	27.2
1995	392	26.8	14.6	26
1996	392	26.8	14.6	26
1997	377	27.3	13.8	27.6
1998	402	27.6	14.6	27.6
1999	399	28.0	14.3	31.1
2000	402	28.4	14.2	33.6
2001	380	27.9	13.6	27.6
2002	404	28.3	14.3	36.9
2003	404	28.3	14.3	36.9
2004	360	28.0	12.9	37.8
2005	330	27.9	11.8	37.3
2006	325	28.5	11.4	41.8
2007	303	28.5	10.6	41.6
2008	315	28.0	11.3	44.8
2009	311	27.9	11.1	44.7
2010	319	27.8	11.4	45.8
2011	343	24.0	14.2	44.9
2012	352	27.1	12.9	43.2
2013	376	27.4	13.6	42.3
2014	388	25.5	15.1	44.6
2015	365	28.0	13.0	46.3
2016	368	28.0	13.1	49.5
2017	377	27.6	13.6	52.3
2018	376	28.0	13.3	50
2019	391	26.9	14.5	49.6
2020	387	28.4	13.6	46.5
2021	393	28.6	13.7	46.6
2022	397	28.7	13.7	50.1
2023	362	27.5	13.1	52.8

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 Bowie J H

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$751 (9.3%)	$7,345 (90.7%)	$8,097
2020	$674 (8.4%)	$7,363 (91.6%)	$8,037
2021	$952 (10.7%)	$7,904 (89.3%)	$8,856

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bowie J H

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 1398^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 956^th of 2330 Middle schools	22.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Bowie J H)	20	46	26%
6th Grade Reading (Bowie Independent School District (Isd))	20	46	26%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bowie J H)	34	33	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bowie Independent School District (Isd))	34	33	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Bowie J H)	41	49	8%
7th Grade Reading (Bowie Independent School District (Isd))	41	49	8%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bowie J H)	32	19	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bowie Independent School District (Isd))	32	19	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Bowie J H)	50	63	13%
8th Grade Reading (Bowie Independent School District (Isd))	50	63	13%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bowie J H)	40	59	19%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bowie Independent School District (Isd))	40	59	19%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Bowie J H)	35	37	2%
8th Grade Science (Bowie Independent School District (Isd))	35	37	2%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bowie J H)	30	50	20%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bowie Independent School District (Isd))	30	50	20%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Bowie J H)	100	100
End of Course Algebra I (Bowie Independent School District (Isd))	49	36	13%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	391	362	7.4%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	5	4	20%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	70	64	8.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	297	273	8.1%
Two or More Races	14	15	7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.6%	52.8%	3.1%

Schools Near Bowie J H

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bowie J H	Public	6-8	501 E Tarrant St	Bowie	76230	Montague County	Bowie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 689-2998	362	28	13.1	52.8%	273 (75.4%)	4 (1.1%)	64 (17.7%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.1%)	62.4	724^th of 2361 public middle schools	69.3%		54.1	956^th of 2330 public middle schools	59.0%	232	82.4	43.0	52.3	66.1	29.0	36.9	58.6	50.0	49.2	$8,856	$952	$7,904
Alvord Middle	Public	6-8	328 Fm 1655	Alvord	76225	Wise County	Alvord Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 427-5511	190	17	11.1	34.2%	156 (82.1%)	1 (0.5%)	30 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	57.1	844^th of 2361 public middle schools	64.3%		74.3	433^rd of 2330 public middle schools	81.4%	411	83.3	53.7	41.9	48.4	38.8	56.5	42.0	50.0	34.4	$12,312	$659	$11,653
Nocona Middle	Public	6-8	Cooke And Cottonwood	Nocona	76255	Montague County	Nocona Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 825-3121	194	19	10.0	69.6%	120 (61.9%)	2 (1.0%)	63 (32.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	50.5	1041^st of 2361 public middle schools	55.9%		56.4	893^rd of 2330 public middle schools	61.7%	148	100.0	67.4	49.1	52.5	40.8	30.0	33.9	44.3	18.0	$12,306	$2,225	$10,081
Chico Middle	Public	6-8	1205 W Sherman St	Chico	76431	Wise County	Chico Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 644-5550	131	11	12.2	58.8%	78 (59.5%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (36.6%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	44.9	1243^rd of 2361 public middle schools	47.4%		33.8	1605^th of 2330 public middle schools	31.1%	362	80.0	44.4	53.7	54.9	11.1	43.9	16.1	49.0	17.7	$13,384	$912	$12,472

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