Bowmar Avenue Elementary School

Bowmar Avenue Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
912 Bowmar Ave,  Vicksburg, MS
Vicksburg Warren School District
4.0
343 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jason Bennett
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
56%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
53.2%
State Average
0.8%
Science
71.7%
State Average
18%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
364:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
57.1%
Black
38.7%
Two or more races
2%
Hispanic
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#31 Niche Standout ES in Mississippi
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 8 Reviews
5.0 other
7/14/2016
The admission process is random. Each child has the option of being bussed in as well. They are not responsible for their own transportation. I have a child at this school, and the experience has been great. He has excelled.
1.0 parent
10/31/2015
The students are basically hand-picked. They are from homes where emphasis is placed on education- the parents must apply for admission and transport their children to and from school. Admission to Bowmar is a status symbol of sorts. The staff, parents and community have rallied around Bowmar's stel...
5.0 parent
9/24/2013
When is comes to hardworking teachers, Bowmar has the best! They go the extra mile to make sure each student's needs are met. We have the highest scores in the district!
5.0 other
9/15/2013
Bowmar has it all- amazing faculty, awesome principal, involved parents, and wonderful students. As a former faculty member, I can attest to the quality of the current faculty. They truly love their school and its students. You will be hard pressed to find a more nurturing and quality school environ...

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Bowmar Avenue Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Vicksburg, MS and is served by the Vicksburg Warren School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 343 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Bowmar Avenue Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Vicksburg High School, Grove Street Academies, Center For Alternative Programs, and more. Learn more about what Vicksburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bowmar Avenue Elementary School.

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