Serving 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bowman ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowman ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bowman's student population of 451 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bowman ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowman is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#56 out of 1631 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
42%
7%
Hispanic
5%
24%
Black
4%
10%
White
39%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowman's ranking?
Bowman is ranked #56 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Bowman?
451 students attend Bowman.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Bowman students are Asian, 39% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowman?
Bowman has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bowman offer ?
Bowman offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowman part of?
Bowman is part of Lexington School District.
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