Barron El vs Bowman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barron El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
Bowman Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students
| Measure | Barron El Plano, Texas | Bowman Middle Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2566 of 4,686 | #616 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #30852 of 50,301 | #6591 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 343 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 60% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowman Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 41.6).
- •Bowman Middle does better on math proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Bowman Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Bowman Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 81.3%).
- •Barron El does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 14.3).
- •Bowman Middle is the larger school with 859 students compared with 343.
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 Barron El better than Bowman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bowman Middle ranks higher (54.8 vs 41.6 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 Barron El and Bowman Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barron El: 343. Bowman Middle: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barron El and Bowman Middle rank in Texas?
Barron El is 2566th of 4,686 and Bowman Middle is 616th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).