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#7644 of 8,552 schools in TX
Bowie Middle
Middle School · Ector County ISD · Odessa, TX
An Ector County ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
P O BOX 3912, Odessa, TX 79760
- Math 33% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bowie Middle score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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
82.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bowie Middle 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,159/100K
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crockett MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,019 | Compare → |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 1,193 | Compare → |
| Bonham MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 870 | Compare → |
| Ector College Prep Success AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 1,369 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Ector County ISD
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #29 of 43
- District spending per student
- $10,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bowie Middle is listed in ECTOR COUNTY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bowie Middle
Bowie Middle is a public middle school in Odessa, TX, part of Ector County ISD, serving approximately 872 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,644 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bowie Middle
What grades does Bowie Middle serve?
Bowie Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bowie Middle?
Bowie Middle has an enrollment of approximately 872 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowie Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowie Middle is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bowie Middle rank in TX?
Bowie Middle ranks #7,644 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Bowie Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bowie Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowie Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bowie Middle a charter school?
No, Bowie Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bowie Middle a Title I school?
No, Bowie Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bowie Middle?
82.2% of students at Bowie Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 872
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ector County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (432) 456-0439
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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