Bowie Middle vs Noel El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 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
Noel El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students
| Measure | Bowie Middle Odessa, Texas | Noel El Odessa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1619 of 1,684 | #4573 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13577 of 15,369 | #46930 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 874 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 874 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 28% |
| city | Odessa | Odessa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowie Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 16.4).
- •Noel El does better on math proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Bowie Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Bowie Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.3% vs 87.2%).
- •Bowie Middle does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 20.0).
- •Bowie Middle is the larger school with 874 students compared with 501.
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 Noel El?
On the Success Index (US), Bowie Middle ranks higher (21.2 vs 16.4 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 Noel El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Odessa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie Middle: 874. Noel El: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie Middle and Noel El rank in Texas?
Bowie Middle is 1619th of 1,684 and Noel El is 4573rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).