James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-6
805 Elk Ave,  Midland, TX
Midland Independent School District
3.3
508 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Melissa Horner
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
69%
Reading Proficiency
64%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
69%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
485:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Hispanic
53.3%
White
40.1%
Two or more races
3%
Black
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 7 Reviews
5.0 other
2/3/2016
Unbelievably amazing school with an incredible staff. They teach the whole child, not just academics. Love being there. Great positive energy.
5.0 parent
2/2/2016
The staff and administration go above and beyond to meet the needs of all students. The students are greeted at the door by name. They feel safe and loved!
5.0 parent
2/2/2016
This school is top notch. Teachers are knowledgable and considerate. I get phone calls from the teachers if my child isn't feeling well even when no one else notices. Yes, standards are very high. But shouldn't they be? My child has received a fantastic education from Bowie as well as excelled in al...
1.0 parent
11/5/2015
It's a chaotic mess. Teachers leaving, office staff messing up with record keeping, constant rule changes and favoritism. MISD needs to take a long hard look at what is going on within this school. We left and are thriving in our new school.

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James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Midland, TX and is served by the Midland Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 508 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. James Bowie Fine Arts Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Midland High School, Legacy Freshman High School, Viola M. Coleman High School, and more. Learn more about what Midland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James Bowie Fine Arts Academy.

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