General Tommy Franks El vs James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
General Tommy Franks El
Midland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
950 students
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
Midland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
570 students
| Measure | General Tommy Franks El Midland, Texas | James Bowie Fine Arts Academy Midland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1564 of 4,686 | #1542 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #22771 of 50,301 | #22499 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 950 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 51% |
| city | Midland | Midland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (53.4 vs 53.8).
- •General Tommy Franks El does better on math proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •General Tommy Franks El does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •James Bowie Fine Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 45.6%).
- •James Bowie Fine Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 26.4).
- •General Tommy Franks El is the larger school with 950 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 General Tommy Franks El better than James Bowie Fine Arts Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are General Tommy Franks El and James Bowie Fine Arts Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Midland and Midland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
General Tommy Franks El: 950. James Bowie Fine Arts Academy: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do General Tommy Franks El and James Bowie Fine Arts Academy rank in Texas?
General Tommy Franks El is 1564th 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).