Bowman Middle School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(469) 752-4800
Bowman Middle School serves 994 students in grades 6-8.
Bowman Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bowman Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Bowman Middle School's student population of 994 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 994 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 67 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bowman Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bowman Middle School is 0.65, which is more 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3480 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 53% | 52% |
| Black | 16% | 13% |
| White | 19% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Plano Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bowman Middle School is Night School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Memorial Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Plano Memorial Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 38%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 510 students10
0.2 miles
2200 Laurel Ln
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-2500 0.2 PK-5 510 - Plano Head Start Alternative School Grades: PK | 146 students
0.7 miles
1600 Rigsbee Dr
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-7160 0.7 PK 146 - Plano Meadows Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 27%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 483 students10
0.7 miles
2800 18th St
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-2400 0.7 K-5 483 - Plano Barron Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 38%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 394 students10
0.8 miles
3300 Ave P
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-0200 0.8 K-5 394 - Plano Night School Alternative School Grades: 9-12
0.9 miles
2700 W 15th
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-5795 0.9 9-12 n/a
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