Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, James Bowie Fine Arts Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is 0.56, 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
#1026 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
53%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
40%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Bowie Fine Arts Academy's ranking?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is ranked #1026 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are James Bowie Fine Arts Academy often compared to?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School, Midland Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend James Bowie Fine Arts Academy?
508 students attend James Bowie Fine Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of James Bowie Fine Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Bowie Fine Arts Academy?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Bowie Fine Arts Academy offer ?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is James Bowie Fine Arts Academy part of?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is part of Midland Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is James Bowie Fine Arts Academy located?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is located in the Club Estates neighborhood of Midland, TX.
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