Bowie El
Harlingen, TX · Harlingen CISD · Grades PK-5
964th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 78%▲ Improving
Bowie El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bowie El 964th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 78% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 60th in 2019 to 78th in 2025 — improving.
Bowie El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 117 students tested
Bowie El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 316 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.5% | 97.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 2.2% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Bowie El
Typical home value $178K in zip 78550 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Bowie El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Houston ElHarlingen CISD · 0.5 mi away2,004th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 46% - 3Jefferson ElHarlingen CISD · 0.6 mi away3,467th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 37% - 3Travis ElHarlingen CISD · 0.7 mi away3,086th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 32% - 5Lamar ElHarlingen CISD · 0.8 mi away2,356th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 41% - 4Crockett ElHarlingen CISD · 1.2 mi away2,827th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 45% - 4Zavala ElHarlingen CISD · 1.4 mi away2,774th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 32% - 6Ben Milam ElHarlingen CISD · 1.4 mi away2,161st of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 45% - 5Austin ElHarlingen CISD · 1.4 mi away2,288th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bowie El in?
Bowie El is part of the Harlingen CISD district in Harlingen, Texas.
Is Bowie El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bowie El 964th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 78% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Bowie El?
Hispanic 98%, Two or more races 1% (316 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bowie El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78550 is $178K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.