Bowman Middle vs Meadows El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 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
Meadows El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students
| Measure | Bowman Middle Plano, Texas | Meadows El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 1,684 | #2654 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6591 of 15,369 | #31468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 859 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 46% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowman Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 40.7).
- •Bowman Middle does better on math proficiency (60% vs 46%).
- •Bowman Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Bowman Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 87.2%).
- •Meadows El does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.3).
- •Bowman Middle is the larger school with 859 students compared with 414.
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 Meadows El?
On the Success Index (US), Bowman Middle ranks higher (54.8 vs 40.7 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 Bowman Middle and Meadows El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Middle: 859. Meadows El: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Middle and Meadows El rank in Texas?
Bowman Middle is 616th of 1,684 and Meadows El is 2654th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).