Austin Montessori Magnet vs Bowie Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin Montessori Magnet
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
550 students
Bowie Middle
Odessa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
874 students
| Measure | Austin Montessori Magnet Odessa, Texas | Bowie Middle Odessa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2355 of 4,686 | #1619 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #29307 of 50,301 | #13577 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 550 | 874 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 874 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 25% |
| city | Odessa | Odessa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Austin Montessori Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 21.2).
- •Austin Montessori Magnet does better on math proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Austin Montessori Magnet does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Austin Montessori Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 84.3%).
- •Bowie Middle does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.6).
- •Bowie Middle is the larger school with 874 students compared with 550.
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 Montessori Magnet better than Bowie Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Austin Montessori Magnet ranks higher (43.9 vs 21.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Austin Montessori Magnet and Bowie Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Odessa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin Montessori Magnet: 550. Bowie Middle: 874. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin Montessori Magnet and Bowie Middle rank in Texas?
Austin Montessori Magnet is 2355th of 4,686 and Bowie Middle is 1619th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).