Serving 868 students in grades 6-8, Bowman Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowman Middle School's student population of 868 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
868 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bowman Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowman Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2381 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
56%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
18%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowman Middle School's ranking?
Bowman Middle School is ranked #2381 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bowman Middle School often compared to?
Bowman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Otto Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bowman Middle School?
868 students attend Bowman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bowman Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowman Middle School?
Bowman Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bowman Middle School offer ?
Bowman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bowman Middle School part of?
Bowman Middle School is part of Plano Independent School District.
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