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#8211 of 8,552 schools in TX
Bowie EL
Elementary School · San Marcos CISD · San Marcos, TX
A San Marcos CISD elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 1087, San Marcos, TX 78667
- Math 25% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bowie EL score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bowie EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,620/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dezavala ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Mendez ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Paloma Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | K | 3.0 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Rodriguez ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 436 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Marcos CISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,760NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bowie EL is listed in SAN MARCOS CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bowie EL
Bowie EL is a public elementary school in San Marcos, TX, part of San Marcos CISD, serving approximately 577 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,211 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bowie EL
What grades does Bowie EL serve?
Bowie EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bowie EL?
Bowie EL has an enrollment of approximately 577 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowie EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowie EL is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bowie EL rank in TX?
Bowie EL ranks #8,211 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Bowie EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Bowie EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Bowie EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowie EL has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bowie EL a charter school?
No, Bowie EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bowie EL a Title I school?
No, Bowie EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bowie EL?
75.4% of students at Bowie EL 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 577
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hays County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (512) 393-6200
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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.
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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