Bowie El vs Coakley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 904 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowie El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
Coakley Middle
Harlingen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
687 students
| Measure | Bowie El Harlingen, Texas | Coakley Middle Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2813 of 4,686 | #779 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #32456 of 50,301 | #7824 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 335 | 687 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Harlingen | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coakley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 39.2).
- •Bowie El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Coakley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 93.4%).
- •Coakley Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.8).
- •Coakley Middle is the larger school with 687 students compared with 335.
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 Coakley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Coakley Middle ranks higher (49.1 vs 39.2 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 Bowie El and Coakley Middle?
About 904 m in a straight line, between Harlingen and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie El: 335. Coakley Middle: 687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie El and Coakley Middle rank in Texas?
Bowie El is 2813th of 4,686 and Coakley Middle is 779th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).