James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
Midland, TX · Midland ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-6 · City, midsize
694th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 84%▲ Improving
805 ELK, Midland, TX 79701
(432)240-6100NCES ID 483057012290Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks James Bowie Fine Arts Academy 694th 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 84% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 56th in 2019 to 84th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 333 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 508 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2009, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.2% | 53.3% | ▲ 9.1 pts | |
| White | 46.0% | 40.4% | ▼ 5.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 7.3% | 2.4% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2009. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $224K in zip 79701 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is James Bowie Fine Arts Academy in?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is part of the Midland ISD district in Midland, Texas.
Is James Bowie Fine Arts Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Bowie Fine Arts Academy 694th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 84% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of James Bowie Fine Arts Academy?
Hispanic 53%, White 40%, Two or more races 3%, Black 2% (508 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Bowie Fine Arts Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79701 is $224K 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.