James Bowie Middle vs Pecan Grove El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 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
Pecan Grove El
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
639 students
| Measure | James Bowie Middle Richmond, Texas | Pecan Grove El Richmond, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 1,684 | #810 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2966 of 15,369 | #13664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,473 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 61% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Bowie Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 66.7).
- •James Bowie Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •James Bowie Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Pecan Grove El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 36.5%).
- •Pecan Grove El does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.0).
- •James Bowie Middle is the larger school with 1,473 students compared with 639.
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 Pecan Grove El?
On the Success Index (US), James Bowie Middle ranks higher (71.8 vs 66.7 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 Middle and Pecan Grove El?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Bowie Middle: 1,473. Pecan Grove El: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Bowie Middle and Pecan Grove El rank in Texas?
James Bowie Middle is 251st of 1,684 and Pecan Grove El is 810th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).