Summary:
Zip code 76230 in Bowie, Texas, is served by two elementary schools within the Bowie Independent School District (Isd), which together form a structured feeder system for students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Bowie Elementary serves younger students (PK-2nd grade) with an enrollment of 350 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1, providing more individualized attention for early learners. This school has a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (58.86%) compared to its counterpart. Bowie Intermediate serves 3rd through 5th grade with 342 students and a slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The intermediate school is the only campus with standardized test data, revealing a clear academic split: math is a relative strength, with 3rd and 5th graders scoring above the state average, while reading proficiency lags behind across all grades. The school has shown a strong upward trend in state rankings, jumping from the 28th percentile (1 star) in 2024-2025 to the 39th percentile (2 stars) in 2025-2026. However, a pronounced "4th grade slump" is evident, with only 31.25% of 4th graders proficient in reading and 37.8% in math, representing the largest gap from state averages.
Key differences between the two campuses include the economic disparity, with Bowie Elementary facing higher economic challenges, and the resource allocation, with Bowie Intermediate reporting a per-student spending of $9,616. The district itself is rated with 3 stars and ranks in the 55th percentile among Texas districts, indicating solid average performance. For parents, the data suggests that while the district provides a stable foundation, targeted support in reading—especially for 4th graders—and continued investment in math instruction will be critical for maintaining the positive momentum seen in recent rankings.
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