Serving 429 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 84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowman School serves the southeast part of Lexington, MA, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with most living about a mile from the zone's edge, while the furthest point is about 1.6 miles away.
- 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
School Overview
Bowman's student population of 429 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
429 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bowman ranks within the top 5% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowman is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#46 out of 1626 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
43%
8%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
7%
10%
White
35%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 #46 out of 1,626 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?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Bowman?
429 students attend Bowman.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Bowman students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowman?
Bowman has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bowman offer ?
Bowman offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bowman part of?
Bowman is part of Lexington School District.
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