Hector P Garcia Middle vs James Bowie El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 220 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hector P Garcia Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
621 students
James Bowie El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students
| Measure | Hector P Garcia Middle Dallas, Texas | James Bowie El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1528 of 1,684 | #3152 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12771 of 15,369 | #34887 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 621 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 43% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Bowie El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 25.4).
- •James Bowie El does better on math proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •James Bowie El does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •James Bowie El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 97.1%).
- •James Bowie El does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.8).
- •Hector P Garcia Middle is the larger school with 621 students compared with 317.
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 Hector P Garcia Middle better than James Bowie El?
On the Success Index (US), James Bowie El ranks higher (35.6 vs 25.4 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 Hector P Garcia Middle and James Bowie El?
About 220 m in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hector P Garcia Middle: 621. James Bowie El: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hector P Garcia Middle and James Bowie El rank in Texas?
Hector P Garcia Middle is 1528th of 1,684 and James Bowie El is 3152nd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).