Thomas E. Bowe School

Carpenter Street And Mancuso L
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 416 students in grades 6-8, Thomas E. Bowe School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas E. Bowe School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Thomas E. Bowe School's student population of 416 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
416 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas E. Bowe School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas E. Bowe School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1444 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thomas E. Bowe School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thomas E. Bowe School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Thomas E. Bowe School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
27%
34%
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Black
28%
15%
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White
33%
38%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Thomas E. Bowe School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas E. Bowe School's ranking?
Thomas E. Bowe School is ranked #1444 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas E. Bowe School?
416 students attend Thomas E. Bowe School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Thomas E. Bowe School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas E. Bowe School?
Thomas E. Bowe School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas E. Bowe School offer ?
Thomas E. Bowe School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thomas E. Bowe School part of?
Thomas E. Bowe School is part of Glassboro School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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