James Bowie Middle
Richmond, TX · Fort Bend ISD · Grades 6-8
281st of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 83%· Stable
James Bowie Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Bowie Middle 281st 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 83% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 88th in 2019 to 84th in 2025.
James Bowie Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,411 students tested
James Bowie Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,472 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.5% | 27.0% | ▼ 11.5 pts | |
| Black | 21.0% | 26.6% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.7% | 23.3% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 13.8% | 17.9% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 4.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near James Bowie Middle
Typical home value $424K in zip 77406 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near James Bowie Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Iltexas Richmond MiddleInternational Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · 1.9 mi away · charter870th of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 30% - 10Macario Garcia MiddleFort Bend ISD · 2.2 mi away116th of 1,701
ELA 79% · Math 71% - 10Sartartia MiddleFort Bend ISD · 3.7 mi away55th of 1,701
ELA 85% · Math 78% - 8David Crockett MiddleFort Bend ISD · 3.9 mi away439th of 1,701
ELA 59% · Math 57% - 3Hodges Bend MiddleFort Bend ISD · 4.3 mi away1,343rd of 1,701
ELA 45% · Math 27% - 7KIPP Academy WestKIPP Texas Public Schools · 4.9 mi away · charter538th of 1,701
ELA 69% · Math 40% - 5Sugar Land MiddleFort Bend ISD · 5.3 mi away867th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 43% - 7KIPP Journey Collegiate SchoolKIPP Texas Public Schools · 5.6 mi away · charter521st of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Bowie Middle in?
James Bowie Middle is part of the Fort Bend ISD district in Richmond, Texas.
Is James Bowie Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Bowie Middle 281st of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 83% 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 Middle?
White 27%, Black 27%, Hispanic 23%, Asian 18% (1,472 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Bowie Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77406 is $424K 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.