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General Tommy Franks Elementary School vs. James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

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School Overview

School
General Tommy Franks Elementary School
401 E Parker Ave
Midland, TX 79701
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
805 Elk
Midland, TX 79701
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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James Bowie Fine Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 877 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, General Tommy Franks Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, James Bowie Fine Arts Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
877 students
508 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at General Tommy Franks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at General Tommy Franks Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at General Tommy Franks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at General Tommy Franks Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Midland Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Midland Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2490 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#1025 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of General Tommy Franks Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James Bowie Fine Arts Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 30% in TX)
71%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at General Tommy Franks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Midland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Midland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at General Tommy Franks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Midland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Midland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at General Tommy Franks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Midland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Midland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of General Tommy Franks Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of James Bowie Fine Arts Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
9
1
Kindergarten Students
107
62
Grade 1 Students
142
67
Grade 2 Students
141
70
Grade 3 Students
125
76
Grade 4 Students
113
74
Grade 5 Students
121
83
Grade 6 Students
119
75

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at General Tommy Franks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
54%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at General Tommy Franks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at General Tommy Franks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
31%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at General Tommy Franks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at General Tommy Franks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.61
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of General Tommy Franks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Midland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of James Bowie Fine Arts Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Midland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at General Tommy Franks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Midland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Midland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at General Tommy Franks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Midland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Midland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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