Bowie ISD School District
School District · Bowie, Texas
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,152
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,152
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Bowie ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bowie ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bowie J H
Bowie · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bowie H S
Bowie · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bowie Int
Bowie · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#539 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,152
$1,816 vs Texas median
District size
1,567 students
Typical than Texas median
The short answer
Bowie ISD ranks #539 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Bowie ISD's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bowie J H (6.3/10), Bowie H S (5.9/10), and Bowie Int (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bowie ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bowie ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bowie ISD
Bowie ISD is a Bowie, Texas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,567 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $11,152 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Bowie ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bowie J H, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Bowie ISD students show an average math proficiency of 60.3% and ELA proficiency of 64.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bowie ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bowie ISD with test data.
Schools in Bowie ISD
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Bowie
- Total Enrollment
- 1,567
- Teachers (FTE)
- 114
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bowie ISD?
Bowie ISD has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bowie ISD?
The average composite rating for Bowie ISD is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bowie ISD?
Bowie ISD spends $11,152 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bowie ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bowie ISD is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bowie ISD?
Bowie J H is the highest-rated school in Bowie ISD with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Bowie ISD?
Across schools in Bowie ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bowie ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Bowie ISD has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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