Summary:
The 76230 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Bowie Independent School District (ISD), except for the Gold Burg School, which is part of the Gold Burg ISD. While some schools, like Bowie High School and Bowie J H, demonstrate strong performance in certain areas, the overall district and school-level performance suggest opportunities for improvement, particularly in addressing equity and achievement gaps.
Bowie High School stands out with a high 4-year graduation rate of 96.6% and low dropout rate of 0.2%, as well as strong performance on STAAR EOC exams. Bowie J H also excels, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I EOC and high proficiency rates in Reading and Mathematics for 8th grade. The Gold Burg School, despite being an alternative school, maintains a respectable 83.3% 4-year graduation rate and performs well on certain STAAR EOC exams.
However, the schools in the 76230 zip code area generally perform below the state average on STAAR exams, particularly in Mathematics and Science, indicating significant performance gaps. The Bowie ISD, as a whole, is ranked 416 out of 968 districts in Texas and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, with the district's performance on STAAR exams often lower than the state average. Additionally, the higher free/reduced lunch rates at the elementary and intermediate schools may indicate socioeconomic challenges that could impact student performance, suggesting the need for further investigation into the underlying factors contributing to the performance gaps.
Thank you for your feedback!