Briscoe J High School vs. James Bowie Middle School
Should I attend Briscoe J High School or James Bowie Middle 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
Briscoe J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
James Bowie Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,785 students in grades 6-8, Briscoe J High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,534 students in grades 6-8, James Bowie Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,785 students
1,534 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
88 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#891 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1974 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
588
498
Grade 7 Students
589
529
Grade 8 Students
608
507
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
19%
% Hispanic
31%
22%
% Black
23%
29%
% White
32%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
