Bowie Middle vs Pierce Early Childhood
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowie Middle
Irving · Public middle · Grades 6–8
730 students
Pierce Early Childhood
Irving · Public other · Grades PK–PK
262 students
| Measure | Bowie Middle Irving, Texas | Pierce Early Childhood Irving, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1323 of 1,684 | – |
| National rank | #11223 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 730 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44% | – |
| city | Irving | Irving |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowie Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89% vs 90.5%).
- •Bowie Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.7).
- •Bowie Middle is the larger school with 730 students compared with 262.
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 Middle better than Pierce Early Childhood?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bowie Middle and Pierce Early Childhood?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Irving and Irving in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie Middle: 730. Pierce Early Childhood: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie Middle and Pierce Early Childhood rank in Texas?
Bowie Middle is 1323rd of 1,684 and Pierce Early Childhood is unranked among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).