Summary:
In zip code 75402, there is one elementary school, Bowie Elementary, serving grades Kindergarten through 4th grade in Greenville, TX, with a total enrollment of 601 students.
Bowie Elementary consistently outperforms its home district, Greenville Independent School District (Isd), in every tested subject and grade level, making it a standout within the district. For example, in 3rd Grade Math, Bowie's proficiency rate of 41.80% is over 11 percentage points higher than the district's 30.66%. The school has shown a clear upward trend in its state ranking, moving from the 23rd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 35th percentile in 2025-2026. However, it still trails the Texas state average in all core English and Math tests, which is a common challenge for schools serving a highly economically disadvantaged population, with 83.69% of students receiving free or reduced lunch.
Notable strengths include a highly effective bilingual program, with 4th Grade Reading (STAAR Spanish) achieving a 50% proficiency rate in 2025-2026 and a 60% rate in 2024-2025, far exceeding district and state averages. Additionally, 4th Grade Math saw a remarkable year-over-year improvement, jumping from 33.33% proficiency in 2024-2025 to 45.13% in 2025-2026. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1 and spending of $8,517 per student, Bowie Elementary is effectively using its resources to outperform its district, though it has not yet closed the gap with the state average.
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