Bowie El vs Madison Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 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
Madison Middle
Abilene · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students
| Measure | Bowie El Abilene, Texas | Madison Middle Abilene, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3045 of 4,686 | #984 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #34154 of 50,301 | #9207 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 473 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 45% |
| city | Abilene | Abilene |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 36.7).
- •Madison Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Bowie El does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Madison Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 86.9%).
- •Bowie El does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.0).
- •Madison Middle is the larger school with 770 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 Madison Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Middle ranks higher (42.8 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 Madison Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Abilene in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie El: 473. Madison Middle: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie El and Madison Middle rank in Texas?
Bowie El is 3045th of 4,686 and Madison Middle is 984th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).