- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Amarillo, TX
Bowie Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bowie Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480813000148
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowie Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #13 of 15
- middle schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowie Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie Middle ranks #13 of 15 middle schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Bowie Middle held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 49.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 480813000148 · Amarillo, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 14.4:1 · 78.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
Bowie Middle held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 49.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bowie Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tascosa H S
Tascosa H S
2,176 students
- Amarillo H S
Amarillo H S
2,161 students
- Caprock H S
Caprock H S
2,058 students
- Palo Duro H S
Palo Duro H S
1,949 students
- Bonham Middle
Bonham Middle
892 students
- This school 721
Bowie Middle
721 students
What this shows Bowie Middle reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowie Middle compares
Bowie Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
222
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.5%
White 11.8%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Bowie Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amarillo Isd reports $11,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowie Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tascosa H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amarillo H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caprock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palo Duro H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowie Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~721 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowie Middle
How many students attend Bowie Middle?
Bowie Middle has 721 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 748 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowie Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowie Middle is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowie Middle?
78.5% of students at Bowie Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowie Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bowie Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowie Middle?
Bowie Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bowie Middle rank among middle schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie Middle ranks #13 of 15 middle schools in Amarillo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Amarillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Amarillo Isd?
Besides Bowie Middle, Amarillo Isd also operates Tascosa H S (2,176 students), Amarillo H S (2,161 students), and Caprock H S (2,058 students). See the Amarillo Isd district page for the complete list.