Bowie El vs Goodnight Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowie El
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students
Goodnight Middle
San Marcos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
884 students
| Measure | Bowie El San Marcos, Texas | Goodnight Middle San Marcos, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3461 of 4,686 | #1440 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #36951 of 50,301 | #11979 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 580 | 884 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 884 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 34% |
| city | San Marcos | San Marcos |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowie El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 29.7).
- •Bowie El does better on math proficiency (38% vs 34%).
- •Goodnight Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.8% vs 82.2%).
- •Bowie El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.5).
- •Goodnight Middle is the larger school with 884 students compared with 580.
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 Goodnight Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bowie El ranks higher (32.4 vs 29.7 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 Goodnight Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and San Marcos in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie El: 580. Goodnight Middle: 884. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie El and Goodnight Middle rank in Texas?
Bowie El is 3461st of 4,686 and Goodnight Middle is 1440th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).