Bowman Middle vs Forman El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowman Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students
Forman El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
| Measure | Bowman Middle Plano, Texas | Forman El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 1,684 | #2220 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6591 of 15,369 | #28384 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 859 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 51% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowman Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 45.3).
- •Bowman Middle does better on math proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Bowman Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Bowman Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 83.9%).
- •Forman El does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.3).
- •Bowman Middle is the larger school with 859 students compared with 473.
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 Bowman Middle better than Forman El?
On the Success Index (US), Bowman Middle ranks higher (54.8 vs 45.3 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 Bowman Middle and Forman El?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Middle: 859. Forman El: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Middle and Forman El rank in Texas?
Bowman Middle is 616th of 1,684 and Forman El is 2220th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).