Bowie El vs Craig Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowie El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
Craig Middle
Abilene · Public middle · Grades 6–8
771 students
| Measure | Bowie El Abilene, Texas | Craig Middle Abilene, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3045 of 4,686 | #1103 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #34154 of 50,301 | #9905 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 473 | 771 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 771 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 44% |
| city | Abilene | Abilene |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Craig Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 36.7).
- •Craig Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Bowie El does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •Craig Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 86.9%).
- •Bowie El does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.5).
- •Craig Middle is the larger school with 771 students compared with 473.
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 Bowie El better than Craig Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Craig Middle ranks higher (39.6 vs 36.7 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 Bowie El and Craig Middle?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Abilene in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie El: 473. Craig Middle: 771. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie El and Craig Middle rank in Texas?
Bowie El is 3045th of 4,686 and Craig Middle is 1103rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).