Summary:
Bowie Middle is a public middle school located in Odessa, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 914. The school is part of the Ector County Independent School District, which is ranked 654 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Bowie Middle consistently performs below the state and district averages in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades at Bowie Middle were 44.76%, 37.04%, and 32.79%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 54.45%, 52.08%, and 54.09%. The school has been ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools for the past several years, with a ranking between 1810 and 2024 out of around 2,300 middle schools. Bowie Middle also struggles to support the academic achievement of several student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10% of Texas middle schools for African American and White students, and in the bottom 25% for English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students of low socioeconomic status.
When comparing Bowie Middle to other middle schools in the Ector County Independent School District, such as Nimitz Middle, Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle, and Bonham Middle, Bowie Middle consistently underperforms in academic measures, including STAAR test scores and statewide rankings. The school's performance on STAAR tests and statewide rankings for these subgroups varies significantly, with Asian and White students generally performing better than Hispanic and African American students. While Bowie Middle faces significant challenges, the school's performance suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement, particularly in supporting the academic achievement of underperforming student subgroups.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Ector County Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
1810th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,779
Students who attend Bowie Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Bowie Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.2
Number of students: 914
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
82.7%
White:
10.7%
African American:
3.7%
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Two or more races:
1.3%
Asian:
0.8%
Pacific Islander:
0.5%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74%
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