Bowie Middle
Odessa, TX · Ector County ISD · Grades 6-8
1,280th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 25%▲ Improving
Bowie Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bowie Middle 1,280th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 25% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2019 to 25th in 2025 — improving.
Bowie Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 807 students tested
Bowie Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 872 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72.9% | 82.5% | ▲ 9.6 pts | |
| White | 19.7% | 11.1% | ▼ 8.6 pts | |
| Black | 4.3% | 3.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Bowie Middle
Typical home value $212K in zip 79761 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Bowie Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Crockett MiddleEctor County ISD · 1.3 mi away1,610th of 1,701
ELA 33% · Math 21% - 5Wilson & Young Medal of Honor MiddleEctor County ISD · 1.6 mi away973rd of 1,701
ELA 49% · Math 39% - 3Bonham MiddleEctor County ISD · 2 mi away1,303rd of 1,701
ELA 40% · Math 34% - 2Ector College Prep Success AcademyEctor County ISD · 2.2 mi away · charter1,519th of 1,701
ELA 37% · Math 24% - 4Nimitz MiddleEctor County ISD · 3.5 mi away1,168th of 1,701
ELA 51% · Math 29% - 7IDEA Yukon College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 7.5 mi away · charter602nd of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 43% - 3Abell J HMidland ISD · 16.7 mi away1,232nd of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 29% - 7San Jacinto J HMidland ISD · 19.5 mi away597th of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 49%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bowie Middle in?
Bowie Middle is part of the Ector County ISD district in Odessa, Texas.
Is Bowie Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bowie Middle 1,280th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Bowie Middle?
Hispanic 83%, White 11%, Black 3%, Two or more races 1% (872 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bowie Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79761 is $212K 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.