De Zavala El vs James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Zavala El
Midland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
669 students
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
Midland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
570 students
| Measure | De Zavala El Midland, Texas | James Bowie Fine Arts Academy Midland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4580 of 4,686 | #1542 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #47051 of 50,301 | #22499 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 669 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 669 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 51% |
| city | Midland | Midland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Bowie Fine Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 16.1).
- •James Bowie Fine Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 30%).
- •James Bowie Fine Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 26%).
- •James Bowie Fine Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 88.5%).
- •James Bowie Fine Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.6).
- •De Zavala El is the larger school with 669 students compared with 570.
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 De Zavala El better than James Bowie Fine Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), James Bowie Fine Arts Academy ranks higher (53.8 vs 16.1 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 De Zavala El and James Bowie Fine Arts Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Midland and Midland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Zavala El: 669. James Bowie Fine Arts Academy: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Zavala El and James Bowie Fine Arts Academy rank in Texas?
De Zavala El is 4580th of 4,686 and James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is 1542nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).