James Bowie Middle School (Ranked Top 20% for 2025-26)

700 Plantation Dr
Richmond, TX 77406

Top 20%

Serving 1,472 students in grades 6-8, James Bowie Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).

The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,472 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
: Top 20% in TX
: 57% (Top 20%)
: 68% (Top 20%)
: 60% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James Bowie Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

James Bowie Middle School's student population of 1,472 students has grown by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	James Bowie Middle School
6	461
7	503
8	508

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Total Students

1,472 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	James Bowie Middle School
2023	1,639
2022	1,534
2021	1,482
2020	1,350
2019	1,350
2018	1,331
2017	1,331
2016	1,151
2015	1,034
2014	908
2013	843

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

85 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	James Bowie Middle School
2023	88
2022	88
2021	85
2020	70
2019	70
2018	67
2017	67
2016	62
2015	54
2014	46
2013	40

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School Rankings

James Bowie Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of James Bowie Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (TX)

#1309 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	James Bowie Middle School
2023	#1309
2022	#1402
2021	#1974
2019	#840
2018	#836
2017	#523
2016	#992
2015	#647
2014	#485
2013	#855
2012	#1153

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57%

44%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	James Bowie Middle School	Texas	Fort Bend Independent School District
2023	57%	44%	51%
2022	53%	41%	48%
2021	45%	37%	44%
2019	72%	51%	59%
2018	69%	49%	58%
2017	94%	78%	84%
2016	89%	75%	82%
2015	90%	73%	81%
2014	94%	76%	83%
2013	90%	78%	85%
2012	94%	83%	88%

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68%

51%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2022)
Year	James Bowie Middle School	Texas	Fort Bend Independent School District
2022	68%	51%	61%
2021	53%	42%	53%
2019	63%	47%	57%
2018	65%	45%	58%
2017	90%	72%	80%
2016	87%	71%	79%
2015	91%	73%	81%
2014	92%	75%	83%
2013	91%	78%	85%
2012	95%	88%	93%

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60%

46%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	James Bowie Middle School	Texas	Fort Bend Independent School District
2022	60%	46%	53%
2021	52%	43%	49%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	James Bowie Middle School	Texas	Fort Bend Independent School District
2023	19:1	14:1	17:1
2022	17:1	14:1	15:1
2021	17:1	14:1	15:1
2020	19:1	15:1	16:1
2019	19:1	15:1	16:1
2018	20:1	15:1	17:1
2017	20:1	15:1	17:1
2016	19:1	15:1	16:1
2015	19:1	15:1	16:1
2014	20:1	15:1	17:1
2013	21:1	15:1	17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

18%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	James Bowie Middle School	Texas	Fort Bend Independent School District
2023	19%	5%	27%
2022	19%	5%	27%
2021	17%	5%	27%
2020	16%	5%	27%
2019	16%	5%	27%
2018	22%	5%	26%
2017	22%	5%	26%
2016	19%	4%	25%
2015	16%	4%	25%
2014	14%	4%	24%
2013	12%	4%	23%

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Hispanic

23%

53%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	James Bowie Middle School	Texas	Fort Bend Independent School District
2023	23%	53%	27%
2022	22%	53%	27%
2021	24%	53%	26%
2020	23%	53%	27%
2019	23%	53%	27%
2018	20%	52%	27%
2017	20%	52%	27%
2016	23%	52%	27%
2015	23%	52%	26%
2014	22%	52%	26%
2013	21%	51%	27%

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Black

27%

13%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	James Bowie Middle School	Texas	Fort Bend Independent School District
2023	29%	13%	28%
2022	29%	13%	28%
2021	30%	13%	28%
2020	30%	13%	27%
2019	30%	13%	27%
2018	24%	13%	28%
2017	24%	13%	28%
2016	21%	13%	28%
2015	20%	13%	28%
2014	21%	13%	29%
2013	19%	13%	29%

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White

27%

25%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	James Bowie Middle School	Texas	Fort Bend Independent School District
2023	25%	26%	14%
2022	26%	26%	15%
2021	25%	26%	15%
2020	28%	27%	16%
2019	28%	27%	16%
2018	31%	28%	17%
2017	31%	28%	17%
2016	34%	29%	18%
2015	37%	29%	19%
2014	39%	29%	19%
2013	43%	30%	19%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	James Bowie Middle School	Texas	Fort Bend Independent School District
2023	4%	3%	4%
2022	4%	3%	3%
2021	3%	3%	4%
2020	3%	2%	3%
2019	3%	2%	3%
2018	3%	2%	2%
2017	3%	2%	2%
2016	3%	2%	2%
2015	4%	2%	2%
2014	4%	2%	2%
2013	4%	2%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.77

0.64

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	James Bowie Middle School	Texas	Fort Bend Independent School District
2023	0.77	0.64	0.76
2022	0.77	0.64	0.76
2021	0.77	0.64	0.76
2020	0.76	0.63	0.77
2019	0.76	0.63	0.77
2018	0.76	0.64	0.76
2017	0.76	0.64	0.76
2016	0.76	0.63	0.76
2015	0.75	0.63	0.74
2014	0.74	0.63	0.76
2013	0.73	0.64	0.76

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

31%

57%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	James Bowie Middle School	Texas	Fort Bend Independent School District
2023	35%	57%	45%
2022	33%	57%	42%
2021	28%	56%	38%
2020	25%	56%	38%
2019	25%	56%	38%
2018	17%	53%	31%
2017	17%	53%	31%
2016	12%	53%	28%
2015	13%	52%	30%
2014	13%	53%	30%
2013	13%	53%	32%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	James Bowie Middle School	Texas	Fort Bend Independent School District
2023	6%	5%	6%
2022	7%	4%	5%
2021	6%	4%	4%
2020	7%	4%	5%
2019	7%	4%	5%
2018	5%	6%	5%
2017	5%	6%	5%
2016	5%	6%	4%
2015	6%	6%	6%
2014	5%	7%	6%
2013	5%	7%	6%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Fort Bend Independent School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Bowie Middle School's ranking?

James Bowie Middle School is ranked #1309 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.

What schools are James Bowie Middle School often compared to?

James Bowie Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dulles Middle School, David Crockett Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).

How many students attend James Bowie Middle School?

1,472 students attend James Bowie Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

27% of James Bowie Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of James Bowie Middle School?

James Bowie Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does James Bowie Middle School offer ?

James Bowie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is James Bowie Middle School part of?

James Bowie Middle School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.