Serving 874 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 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 874 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowie Middle serves the eastern part of Odessa, TX, covering an area of approximately 16.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowie Middle School's student population of 874 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
874 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Bowie Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowie Middle School is 0.29, 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
#7253 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
84%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
10%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #7253 out of 8,096 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, Crockett Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bowie Middle School?
874 students attend Bowie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bowie Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, 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 16:1, which is higher than 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 Independent School District.
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