Summary:
In zip code 76230, there is one middle school, Bowie J H, serving grades 6 through 8 with 344 students in the Bowie Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 55th percentile statewide.
Bowie J H shows a striking contrast between math and reading performance. The school excels in mathematics, with 84% of 8th graders proficient in math compared to the state average of 47%, and a perfect 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End of Course exam for two consecutive years. However, reading proficiency is a concern in the lower grades, with only 45% of 6th graders and 39% of 7th graders meeting state standards, well below the state averages of 54% and 54% respectively. There is a notable "8th grade bounce" in reading, where proficiency jumps to 69%, outperforming the state average. The school also has a low student-teacher ratio of 13.4, a 0% dropout rate, and 47% of students are economically disadvantaged. Spending per student is $8,856, and the school's state ranking has improved from the 69th percentile to the 64th percentile over recent years.
Key takeaways for parents include the school's exceptional math pipeline, particularly in advanced Algebra I, and its consistent underperformance in 6th and 7th grade reading, which suggests a need for targeted literacy support. The dramatic improvement in 8th grade reading indicates that interventions or curriculum changes may be effective later in middle school. While social studies proficiency is low at 39%, it still exceeds the state average. Overall, Bowie J H offers strong math instruction and a supportive student-teacher ratio, but parents should be aware of the reading challenges in the early middle school years.
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