Austin Middle vs Bowie Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin Middle
Irving · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
Bowie Middle
Irving · Public middle · Grades 6–8
730 students
| Measure | Austin Middle Irving, Texas | Bowie Middle Irving, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1353 of 1,684 | #1323 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #11415 of 15,369 | #11223 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 716 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| city | Irving | Irving |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.4 vs 33.3).
- •Bowie Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89% vs 90.6%).
- •Bowie Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.6).
- •Bowie Middle is the larger school with 730 students compared with 716.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Austin Middle better than Bowie Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Austin Middle and Bowie Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Irving and Irving in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin Middle: 716. Bowie Middle: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin Middle and Bowie Middle rank in Texas?
Austin Middle is 1353rd of 1,684 and Bowie Middle is 1323rd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).