Bowman
Tel:
(781) 861-2500
- Bowman serves 560 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Bowman placed in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Bowman places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bowman's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 560 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Bowman is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Bowman is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #189 out of 1666 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 32% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 20% |
| Black | 5% | 9% |
| White | 50% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lexington School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bowman is Lexington High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Jonas Clarke Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lexington Jonas Clarke Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 926 students
0.7 miles
17 Stedman Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2450 0.7 6-8 926 - Lexington Lexington High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,212 students
1.4 miles
251 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2320 1.4 9-12 2,212 - Waltham Northeast Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 593 students
1.5 miles
70 Putney Lane
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5745 1.5 PK-5 593 - Arlington Cyrus E Dallin Grades: K-5 | 481 students
1.6 miles
185 Florence Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3722 1.6 K-5 481 - Lexington Bridge Grades: K-5 | 572 students
1.7 miles
55 Middleby Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2510 1.7 K-5 572
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