James Bowie Middle vs Macario Garcia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Bowie Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,473 students
Macario Garcia Middle
Sugar Land · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,443 students
| Measure | James Bowie Middle Richmond, Texas | Macario Garcia Middle Sugar Land, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #251 of 1,684 | #248 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #2966 of 15,369 | #2932 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,473 | 1,443 |
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 1,443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 73% |
| city | Richmond | Sugar Land |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.8 vs 72.0).
- •Macario Garcia Middle does better on math proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Macario Garcia Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •James Bowie Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 38.7%).
- •Macario Garcia Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.0).
- •James Bowie Middle is the larger school with 1,473 students compared with 1,443.
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 Middle better than Macario Garcia Middle?
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 James Bowie Middle and Macario Garcia Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Sugar Land in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Bowie Middle: 1,473. Macario Garcia Middle: 1,443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Bowie Middle and Macario Garcia Middle rank in Texas?
James Bowie Middle is 251st of 1,684 and Macario Garcia Middle is 248th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).