Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-6, James Bowie Fine Arts Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy's student population of 489 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2368 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
53%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
41%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Bowie Fine Arts Academy's ranking?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is ranked #2368 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are James Bowie Fine Arts Academy often compared to?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like General Tommy Franks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend James Bowie Fine Arts Academy?
489 students attend James Bowie Fine Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of James Bowie Fine Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Bowie Fine Arts Academy?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Bowie Fine Arts Academy offer ?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is James Bowie Fine Arts Academy part of?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is part of Midland ISD School District.
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