James Bowie Middle vs Stephen F Austin El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 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
Stephen F Austin El
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
| Measure | James Bowie Middle Richmond, Texas | Stephen F Austin El Richmond, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #251 of 1,684 | #367 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2966 of 15,369 | #6390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,473 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 73% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stephen F Austin El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 71.8).
- •Stephen F Austin El does better on math proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Stephen F Austin El does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •James Bowie Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 39.7%).
- •Stephen F Austin El does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.0).
- •James Bowie Middle is the larger school with 1,473 students compared with 468.
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 Stephen F Austin El?
On the Success Index (US), Stephen F Austin El ranks higher (77.6 vs 71.8 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 Stephen F Austin El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Bowie Middle: 1,473. Stephen F Austin El: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Bowie Middle and Stephen F Austin El rank in Texas?
James Bowie Middle is 251st of 1,684 and Stephen F Austin El is 367th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).