Bowie Middle

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.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 500 W 21st St
       Odessa, TX  79761-2471


(432) 456-0439

District: Ector County Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1810th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,779 Help


Students who attend Bowie Middle usually attend:

High:    Odessa High School

Feeder schools for Bowie Middle:

Elementary:    Barbara Jordan Elementary
    Burleson Elementary
    Goliad Elementary
    Sam Houston Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  914

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
82.7%
White:
10.7%
African American:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bowie Middle ranks worse than 76.7% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.14. (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 (82.7%), White (10.7%), African American (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bowie Middle is 14.2, which is the 2nd best among 6 middle schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bowie Middle is $9,779. 4 middle schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bowie Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bowie Middle 1810th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Bowie Middle in the ranking list.)

Ector County Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ector County Independent School District (Isd) 654th 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 29.55 1274th 1573 19.0%
2005 28.51 1269th 1582 19.8%
2006 31.68 1207th 1585 23.8%
2007 24.08 1445th 1684 14.2%
2008 55.08 842nd 1718 51.0%
2009 54.30 910th 1763 48.4%
2010 52.32 1002nd 1803 44.4%
2011 43.42 1312th 1895 30.8%
2012 43.29 1203rd 1951 38.3%
2013 42.38 1253rd 1973 36.5%
2014 29.72 1526th 1987 23.2%
2015 17.91 1810th 2043 11.4%
2016 8.18 1902nd 1987 4.3%
2017 16.12 1850th 2027 8.7%
2018 15.09 1926th 2080 7.4%
2019 15.99 1979th 2193 9.8%
2021 15.30 2024th 2252 10.1%
2022 16.96 1994th 2254 11.5%
2023 21.08 1951st 2330 16.3%
2024 27.14 1810th 2361 23.3%
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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 15.36 667th 720 7.4%
2019 7.12 741st 753 1.6%
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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 22.58 1281st 1376 6.9%
2019 33.25 1026th 1445 29.0%
2021 34.10 1100th 1592 30.9%
2022 38.98 968th 1643 41.1%
2023 27.81 1360th 1720 20.9%
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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 22.87 1483rd 1597 7.1%
2019 29.03 1285th 1626 21.0%
2021 28.74 1375th 1712 19.7%
2022 44.30 826th 1757 53.0%
2023 21.60 1688th 1815 7.0%
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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 16.32 1930th 2039 5.3%
2019 19.46 1887th 2073 9.0%
2021 15.64 2048th 2172 5.7%
2022 20.28 1967th 2220 11.4%
2023 22.74 1926th 2251 14.4%
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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 15.15 1888th 2008 6.0%
2019 16.12 1893rd 2047 7.5%
2021 15.76 1948th 2151 9.4%
2022 20.37 1924th 2221 13.4%
2023 21.21 1895th 2241 15.4%
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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 17.19 1318th 1430 7.8%
2019 11.03 1386th 1446 4.1%
2021 12.09 1388th 1501 7.5%
2022 12.25 1394th 1488 6.3%
2023 23.68 1307th 1481 11.7%
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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 20.79 1877th 2008 6.5%
2019 23.66 1836th 2058 10.8%
2021 20.07 1969th 2118 7.0%
2022 26.11 1833rd 2182 16.0%
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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 15.21 1902nd 2030 6.3%
2019 16.03 1904th 2069 8.0%
2021 16.27 1947th 2168 10.2%
2022 14.60 2047th 2228 8.1%
2023 20.82 1898th 2245 15.5%
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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
2018 71.80 130th 587 77.9%
2019 51.76 327th 594 44.9%
2021 65.09 181st 589 69.3%
2022 48.00 361st 606 40.4%
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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 22.73 992nd 1167 15.0%
2019 27.69 925th 1193 22.5%
2021 16.77 1155th 1213 4.8%
2022 29.42 966th 1251 22.8%
2023 16.56 1184th 1273 7.0%
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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 17.94 1767th 1895 6.8%
2019 18.25 1779th 1935 8.1%
2021 18.97 1837th 2043 10.1%
2022 19.75 1843rd 2077 11.3%
2023 27.38 1663rd 2116 21.4%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.72 21st 22 4.5%
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Rank History for White students at Bowie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.93 1631st 1673 2.5%
2019 13.65 1593rd 1684 5.4%
2021 6.33 1663rd 1700 2.2%
2022 10.28 1659th 1723 3.7%
2023 9.87 1667th 1749 4.7%
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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 360 13 2 376 n/a n/a n/a 0 751
1989 345 14 6 380 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1990 404 25 5 391 1 n/a n/a 0 826
1991 477 16 6 370 0 n/a n/a 0 869
1992 539 30 8 405 0 n/a n/a 0 982
1993 476 30 16 451 0 n/a n/a 0 973
1994 510 26 15 481 3 n/a n/a 0 1035
1995 597 22 13 519 3 n/a n/a 0 1154
1996 597 22 13 519 3 n/a n/a 0 1154
1997 565 35 16 593 4 n/a n/a 0 1213
1998 549 31 26 558 5 n/a n/a 0 1169
1999 507 37 26 553 5 n/a n/a 0 1128
2000 408 33 28 524 7 n/a n/a 0 1000
2001 385 27 23 534 6 n/a n/a 0 975
2002 359 27 19 549 6 n/a n/a 0 960
2003 359 27 19 549 6 n/a n/a 0 960
2004 387 26 20 605 9 n/a n/a 0 1047
2005 382 29 20 604 8 n/a n/a 0 1043
2006 379 35 22 649 6 n/a n/a 0 1091
2007 322 36 19 633 5 n/a n/a 0 1015
2008 347 38 15 644 3 n/a n/a 0 1047
2009 275 33 13 637 6 n/a n/a 0 964
2010 273 29 14 678 2 n/a n/a 0 996
2011 256 24 25 761 3 2 13 0 1084
2012 282 27 31 857 3 3 14 0 1217
2013 269 34 22 818 7 2 12 0 1164
2014 212 46 20 786 4 2 8 0 1078
2015 178 52 15 754 5 1 8 0 1013
2016 200 50 13 1025 4 2 11 0 1305
2017 196 49 16 999 2 4 17 0 1283
2018 156 38 11 994 1 9 14 0 1223
2019 171 42 8 1006 2 10 8 0 1247
2020 149 35 8 1010 2 11 9 0 1224
2021 124 42 12 983 1 5 15 0 1182
2022 109 32 10 845 1 3 13 0 1013
2023 98 34 7 756 2 5 12 0 914

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 751 41.0 18.3 n/a
1989 745 n/a n/a n/a
1990 826 48.0 17.2 n/a
1991 869 47.7 18.2 n/a
1992 982 56.3 17.4 36.3
1993 973 58.0 16.8 51.8
1994 1035 58.4 17.7 45.4
1995 1154 64.0 18.0 49.8
1996 1154 64.0 18.0 49.8
1997 1213 68.7 17.7 28.3
1998 1169 64.6 18.1 30.8
1999 1128 70.7 16.0 36.5
2000 1000 58.2 17.2 37.1
2001 975 68.5 14.2 57.3
2002 960 65.7 14.6 55.5
2003 960 65.7 14.6 55.5
2004 1047 51.3 20.4 51.9
2005 1043 55.9 18.7 53.4
2006 1091 58.1 18.8 51
2007 1015 58.9 17.2 49.2
2008 1047 61.8 16.9 45.9
2009 964 61.1 15.8 46
2010 996 60.5 16.4 52.6
2011 1084 58.7 18.4 56.2
2012 1217 61.8 19.6 46.8
2013 1164 57.8 20.1 45.4
2014 1078 60.5 17.8 44.9
2015 1013 64.0 15.8 48.2
2016 1305 86.0 15.1 56.1
2017 1283 82.4 15.5 58.2
2018 1223 75.7 16.1 54.2
2019 1247 76.7 16.2 56.5
2020 1224 78.0 15.6 63.5
2021 1182 77.5 15.2 55.2
2022 1013 71.3 14.1 64.5
2023 914 64.3 14.2 74

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 751 41.0 18.3 n/a
1989 745 n/a n/a n/a
1990 826 48.0 17.2 n/a
1991 869 47.7 18.2 n/a
1992 982 56.3 17.4 36.3
1993 973 58.0 16.8 51.8
1994 1035 58.4 17.7 45.4
1995 1154 64.0 18.0 49.8
1996 1154 64.0 18.0 49.8
1997 1213 68.7 17.7 28.3
1998 1169 64.6 18.1 30.8
1999 1128 70.7 16.0 36.5
2000 1000 58.2 17.2 37.1
2001 975 68.5 14.2 57.3
2002 960 65.7 14.6 55.5
2003 960 65.7 14.6 55.5
2004 1047 51.3 20.4 51.9
2005 1043 55.9 18.7 53.4
2006 1091 58.1 18.8 51
2007 1015 58.9 17.2 49.2
2008 1047 61.8 16.9 45.9
2009 964 61.1 15.8 46
2010 996 60.5 16.4 52.6
2011 1084 58.7 18.4 56.2
2012 1217 61.8 19.6 46.8
2013 1164 57.8 20.1 45.4
2014 1078 60.5 17.8 44.9
2015 1013 64.0 15.8 48.2
2016 1305 86.0 15.1 56.1
2017 1283 82.4 15.5 58.2
2018 1223 75.7 16.1 54.2
2019 1247 76.7 16.2 56.5
2020 1224 78.0 15.6 63.5
2021 1182 77.5 15.2 55.2
2022 1013 71.3 14.1 64.5
2023 914 64.3 14.2 74

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 $832 (10.2%) $7,365 (89.8%) $8,197
2020 $800 (9.3%) $7,847 (90.7%) $8,647
2021 $1,678 (17.2%) $8,101 (82.8%) $9,779

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bowie Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1979th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1951st of 2330 Middle schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Bowie Middle)2141
 20%
   6th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))1940
 21%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bowie Middle)2531
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))2533
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Bowie Middle)2431
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))2938
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bowie Middle)2230
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))2634
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Bowie Middle)3435
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3244
 12%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bowie Middle)1613
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))2226
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Bowie Middle)2518
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))2832
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bowie Middle)116
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))1211
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Bowie Middle)8639
 47%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3234
 2%
   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 Students1247914
 26.7%
African American4234
 19%
American Indian22
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic1006756
 24.9%
Pacific Islander105
 50%
White17198
 42.7%
Two or More Races812
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.5%74%
 17.4%


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Students at Bowie Middle are 83% Hispanic, 11% White, 4% African American, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 914 students attended Bowie Middle.

Bowie Middle ranks in the bottom 23.3% of Texas middle schools.

Students who attend Bowie Middle usually go on to attend Odessa High School


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