Bowie Middle School

500 W 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,013 students in grades 6-8, Bowie Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,013 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bowie Middle School's student population of 1,013 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,013 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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School Rankings

Bowie Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowie Middle School is 0.28, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#7598 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
37%
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21%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
84%
53%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
11%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.28
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bowie Middle School's ranking?
Bowie Middle School is ranked #7598 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bowie Middle School often compared to?
Bowie Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nimitz Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Bowie Middle School?
1,013 students attend Bowie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bowie Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowie Middle School?
Bowie Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bowie Middle School offer ?
Bowie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bowie Middle School part of?
Bowie Middle School is part of Ector County ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,013 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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