Bowie Middle vs Ector College Prep Success Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowie Middle
Odessa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
874 students
Ector College Prep Success Academy
Odessa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,272 students
| Measure | Bowie Middle Odessa, Texas | Ector College Prep Success Academy Odessa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1619 of 1,684 | #1665 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #13577 of 15,369 | #14314 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 874 | 1,272 |
| Enrollment | 874 | 1,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| city | Odessa | Odessa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowie Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 16.7).
- •Ector College Prep Success Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Bowie Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Bowie Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.3% vs 85.3%).
- •Bowie Middle does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.0).
- •Ector College Prep Success Academy is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 874.
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 Ector College Prep Success Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bowie Middle ranks higher (21.2 vs 16.7 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 Middle and Ector College Prep Success Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Odessa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie Middle: 874. Ector College Prep Success Academy: 1,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie Middle and Ector College Prep Success Academy rank in Texas?
Bowie Middle is 1619th of 1,684 and Ector College Prep Success Academy is 1665th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).