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#433 of 863 schools in MS
Bowmar Avenue School
Elementary School · Vicksburg Warren School Dist · Vicksburg, MS
A Vicksburg Warren School Dist elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
912 BOWMAR AVENUE, Vicksburg, MS 39180
- Math 49% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bowmar Avenue School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bowmar Avenue School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,458/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vicksburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,658
Median home value
$144,900
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39180; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agape Montessori Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| St Francis Xavier Elem-vicksburg Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| St Aloysius High School-vicksburg Catholic SchooPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Porters Chapel AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 196 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Vicksburg Warren School Dist
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #5 of 14
- District spending per student
- $13,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bowmar Avenue School is listed in VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bowmar Avenue School
Bowmar Avenue School is a public elementary school in Vicksburg, MS, part of Vicksburg Warren School Dist, serving approximately 343 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #433 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bowmar Avenue School
What grades does Bowmar Avenue School serve?
Bowmar Avenue School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Bowmar Avenue School?
Bowmar Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowmar Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowmar Avenue School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bowmar Avenue School rank in MS?
Bowmar Avenue School ranks #433 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Bowmar Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bowmar Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bowmar Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowmar Avenue School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bowmar Avenue School a charter school?
No, Bowmar Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bowmar Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Bowmar Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bowmar Avenue School?
100.0% of students at Bowmar Avenue School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (601) 636-2486
- Area population (ZIP 39180)
- 29,311
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39180; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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