Briscoe J High School vs. James Bowie Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Briscoe J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
James Bowie Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,914 students in grades 6-8, Briscoe J High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,639 students in grades 6-8, James Bowie Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,914 students
1,639 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
88 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1339 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1402 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
599
530
Grade 7 Students
662
550
Grade 8 Students
653
559
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
19%
% Hispanic
30%
23%
% Black
24%
29%
% White
31%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
