James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
Tel:
(432)240-6100
- James Bowie Fine Arts Academy serves 518 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- James Bowie Fine Arts Academy placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- James Bowie Fine Arts Academy's student population of 518 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 518 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is ranked within the top 30% of all 7,953 schools in Texas (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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 School Rank (16-17) | #2233 out of 7953 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 57% | 52% |
| Black | 5% | 13% |
| White | 37% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.63 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Midland Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is Premier H S Of Midland (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is San Jacinto J High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Crockett Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lewisville Premier H S Of Midland Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 242 students
0.7 miles
4320 W Illinois Ave
Lewisville, TX 75029
(432)682-0384 0.7 6-12 242 - Midland San Jacinto J High School Grades: 7-8 | 698 students
0.8 miles
1400 N N St
Midland, TX 79701
(432)689-1350 0.8 7-8 698 - Midland Midland Alternative Program Alternative School
Grades: 8-10 | 12 students
0.9 miles
2101 W Missouri
Midland, TX 79701
(432)240-4700 0.9 8-10 12 - Midland Midland High School Grades: 9-12 | 2374 students
0.9 miles
906 W Illinois Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432)689-1100 0.9 9-12 2374
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