Brazos Bend El vs James Bowie Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brazos Bend El
Sugar Land · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
716 students
James Bowie Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,473 students
| Measure | Brazos Bend El Sugar Land, Texas | James Bowie Middle Richmond, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #434 of 4,686 | #251 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7311 of 50,301 | #2966 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 716 | 1,473 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 1,473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.8% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| city | Sugar Land | Richmond |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brazos Bend El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 71.8).
- •Brazos Bend El does better on math proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Brazos Bend El does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •James Bowie Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 41.8%).
- •Brazos Bend El does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.0).
- •James Bowie Middle is the larger school with 1,473 students compared with 716.
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 Brazos Bend El better than James Bowie Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Brazos Bend El ranks higher (76.0 vs 71.8 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 Brazos Bend El and James Bowie Middle?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Sugar Land and Richmond in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brazos Bend El: 716. James Bowie Middle: 1,473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brazos Bend El and James Bowie Middle rank in Texas?
Brazos Bend El is 434th of 4,686 and James Bowie Middle is 251st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).