James Bowie Fine Arts Academy vs Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
Midland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
570 students
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory El
Midland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
481 students
| Measure | James Bowie Fine Arts Academy Midland, Texas | Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory El Midland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1542 of 4,686 | #4034 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #22499 of 50,301 | #41100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 570 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| city | Midland | Midland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Bowie Fine Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 26.0).
- •James Bowie Fine Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •James Bowie Fine Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •James Bowie Fine Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 66.1%).
- •James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is the larger school with 570 students compared with 481.
- •James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is a public school while Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory El is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 James Bowie Fine Arts Academy better than Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory El?
On the Success Index (US), James Bowie Fine Arts Academy ranks higher (53.8 vs 26.0 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 James Bowie Fine Arts Academy and Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Midland and Midland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy: 570. Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory El: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Bowie Fine Arts Academy and Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory El rank in Texas?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is 1542nd of 4,686 and Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory El is 4034th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).