James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Public K-6

 805 Elk
       Midland, TX  79701-4152


(432) 240-6100

District: Midland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
544th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,548 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  501

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.3%
White:
40.1%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.6% Help


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Compare Details James Bowie Fine Arts Academy ranks better than 88.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Midland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.3%), White (40.1%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is 15.9, which is the 6th best among 26 elementary schools in the Midland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is $9,548. 16 elementary schools in the Midland Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

James Bowie Fine Arts Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks James Bowie Fine Arts Academy 544th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See James Bowie Fine Arts Academy in the ranking list.)

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Midland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Midland Independent School District (Isd) 649th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

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Rank History for all students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 47.12 2588th 4095 36.8%
2012 52.03 2153rd 4206 48.8%
2013 60.38 1697th 4221 59.8%
2014 72.29 1095th 4260 74.3%
2015 72.48 1133rd 4320 73.8%
2016 68.39 1357th 4286 68.3%
2017 60.24 1468th 4329 66.1%
2018 70.60 1005th 4359 76.9%
2019 56.39 1695th 4479 62.2%
2021 70.85 1079th 4578 76.4%
2022 85.80 527th 4581 88.5%
2023 85.65 544th 4647 88.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.95 1416th 3558 60.2%
2019 50.66 1374th 3684 62.7%
2021 46.02 1645th 3799 56.7%
2022 97.09 38th 3952 99.0%
2023 83.78 311th 4086 92.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.76 676th 4264 84.1%
2019 62.40 1206th 4309 72.0%
2021 67.54 982nd 4451 77.9%
2022 78.65 499th 4477 88.9%
2023 85.06 290th 4521 93.6%
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Rank History for Female students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.93 1081st 4306 74.9%
2019 52.61 1906th 4348 56.2%
2021 70.41 1038th 4499 76.9%
2022 86.83 413th 4561 90.9%
2023 85.15 502nd 4588 89.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.76 2385th 4240 43.8%
2019 38.68 2762nd 4295 35.7%
2021 36.92 2803rd 4331 35.3%
2022 60.15 1407th 4461 68.5%
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Rank History for Male students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.25 1167th 4319 73.0%
2019 59.04 1505th 4357 65.5%
2021 66.98 1193rd 4498 73.5%
2022 80.82 685th 4563 85.0%
2023 83.23 585th 4585 87.2%
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Rank History for African American students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.76 313th 2483 87.4%
2019 34.83 1762nd 2515 29.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.09 1012th 4168 75.7%
2019 57.31 1554th 4188 62.9%
2021 69.92 893rd 4329 79.4%
2022 86.41 305th 4376 93.0%
2023 85.74 350th 4401 92.0%
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Rank History for White students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.68 689th 3127 78.0%
2019 56.56 1306th 3142 58.4%
2021 70.37 728th 3082 76.4%
2022 79.74 379th 3082 87.7%
2023 83.12 314th 3106 89.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Friday, May 3, 2019

Open Quote Excellent school in a subpar district. Superior principals and an above average teaching staff that engages the students. Very strong in math and science despite the focus on fine arts (which they excel at). The best option for elementary school education in Midland ISD Close Quote



Enrollment information for James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 215 48 4 210 4 n/a n/a 0 481
2011 228 36 3 219 4 0 6 0 496
2012 181 48 4 251 3 0 3 0 490
2013 193 33 4 270 4 0 3 0 507
2014 181 24 4 261 1 0 5 0 476
2015 185 26 0 258 2 0 3 0 474
2016 178 27 0 253 2 0 7 0 467
2017 188 25 0 274 2 0 10 0 499
2018 191 22 2 293 2 0 8 0 518
2019 202 22 3 272 2 0 6 0 507
2020 204 19 2 266 1 0 9 0 501
2021 184 10 3 274 1 0 12 0 484
2022 199 11 2 259 0 0 18 0 489
2023 201 14 4 267 0 0 15 0 501

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 481 29.1 16.4 42.4
2011 496 29.7 16.6 41.7
2012 490 32.0 15.2 40.6
2013 507 31.6 15.9 36.5
2014 476 30.5 15.5 37.6
2015 474 31.0 15.2 32.5
2016 467 32.0 14.5 31.7
2017 499 31.8 15.6 34.3
2018 518 31.8 16.2 29.2
2019 507 31.8 15.9 23.9
2020 501 31.2 16.0 22.6
2021 484 33.6 14.3 22.9
2022 489 32.9 14.8 22.5
2023 501 31.3 15.9 23.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 481 29.1 16.4 42.4
2011 496 29.7 16.6 41.7
2012 490 32.0 15.2 40.6
2013 507 31.6 15.9 36.5
2014 476 30.5 15.5 37.6
2015 474 31.0 15.2 32.5
2016 467 32.0 14.5 31.7
2017 499 31.8 15.6 34.3
2018 518 31.8 16.2 29.2
2019 507 31.8 15.9 23.9
2020 501 31.2 16.0 22.6
2021 484 33.6 14.3 22.9
2022 489 32.9 14.8 22.5
2023 501 31.3 15.9 23.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $873 (11.1%) $6,998 (88.9%) $7,871
2020 $687 (8.1%) $7,828 (91.9%) $8,515
2021 $579 (6.1%) $8,968 (93.9%) $9,548

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1695th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 544th of 4647 Elementary schools
 26.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (James Bowie Fine Arts Academy)5171
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))3641
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Fine Arts Academy)5770
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (James Bowie Fine Arts Academy)4647
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))3338
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Fine Arts Academy)4075
 35%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4049
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (James Bowie Fine Arts Academy)5075
 25%
   5th Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4348
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Fine Arts Academy)4086
 46%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4543
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (James Bowie Fine Arts Academy)3566
 31%
   5th Grade Science (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4431
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (James Bowie Fine Arts Academy)4265
 23%
   6th Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))3048
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Fine Arts Academy)6653
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4039
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students507501
 1.2%
African American2214
 36.4%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic272267
 1.8%
Pacific Islander00
White202201
 0.5%
Two or More Races615
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.9%23.6%
 0.3%


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Students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy are 53% Hispanic, 40% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 501 students attended James Bowie Fine Arts Academy.

James Bowie Fine Arts Academy ranks 544th of 4647 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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