- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Irving, TX
Bowie Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bowie Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482442002716
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowie Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools.
- #9 of 11
- middle schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowie Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie Middle ranks #9 of 11 middle schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Bowie Middle held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.5 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 482442002716 · Irving, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 12.6:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (2,484 students)
Bowie Middle held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.5 → 58.0 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
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
2,484 students
- Irving H S
Irving H S
2,390 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,343 students
- Jack E Singley
Jack E Singley Academy
1,697 students
- Brandenburg El 947
Brandenburg El
947 students
- This school 730
Bowie Middle
730 students
What this shows Bowie Middle reports 730 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$12,187
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.2%
White 9.7%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Bowie Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irving Isd reports $12,187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack E Singley Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandenburg El | Larger | Similar 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
- 2,390
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~730 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowie Middle
How many students attend Bowie Middle?
Bowie Middle has 730 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 818 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowie Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowie Middle is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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?
85.2% 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 85.2% of enrollment, in Irving, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowie Middle?
Bowie Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie Middle ranks #9 of 11 middle schools in Irving, 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 Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Irving Isd?
Besides Bowie Middle, Irving Isd also operates Macarthur H S (2,484 students), Irving H S (2,390 students), and Nimitz H S (2,343 students). See the Irving Isd district page for the complete list.