Bowie High School vs. Martin High School
Should I attend Bowie High School or Martin High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bowie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Martin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,412 students in grades 9-12, Bowie High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 3,733 students in grades 9-12, Martin High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,412 students
3,733 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
159 teachers
204 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4721 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1658 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
66%
Graduation Rate
88%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
761
1065
Grade 10 Students
560
937
Grade 11 Students
552
918
Grade 12 Students
539
813
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
9%
% Hispanic
38%
25%
% Black
38%
19%
% White
7%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%