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Bowie Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 679 students

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Posted September 15, 2011

My daughter attended this school before we moved from Corsicana, and she still remembers and misses Bowie. We definitely see the difference in the current school district she currently attends.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2010

Bowie is a GREAT school! It was the most enjoyable school years i have had in a LONG time! The teachers,principal and staff cant get any better!


Posted June 1, 2009

my son goes to bowie n the teachers r amazing n very helpful ,wow what a great school with great principal
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2009

My daughter goes to school at Bowie and she loves her teacher. She has learned so much and is doing so well in her class. The administration is friendly and professional.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2007

I think this is a wonderful school and it has been the best thing for my son Preston,thank God for Mrs.Hooser!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2007

Bowie is an exceptional school that is very student centered. They create a base of learning nurtured with love and knowledge. They teach in a way that inspires a child to seek out knowledge. My child who, is not perfect, feels safe while being successful or not. Being a child is a journey of ups and downs, at Bowie a child is encouraged to have both. It all adds to a full learning experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 25, 2005

Bowie is a great school with caring teachers and a warm atmosphere. The teachers are creative and the school seems to be doing many things well. The kids are motivated to do well by all the positive programs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 5, 2005

I would say that over all Bowie Elem. is a Great school. We have gone to another school close to Corsicana and compared to it Bowie stands alone. The Teachers at Bowie are fantastic and the parent involvement is outstanding. The new Principal to Bowie this school year(04-05) is wonderful. He has many new ideas and concepts that he has brought with him that has really made Bowie a great place to be.The Teachers and Staff are always their to answer any and all questions. Missey Evans
—Submitted by Missey Evans, a parent


Posted January 3, 2005

Teachers need to make it known when there is going to be a test, and tell the students at least two days before, the pages to study, and if giving a pop quiz, be sure that they have gone over the material priar to the tests! The teachers have no care for the students, and are knocking the students self esteem down by giving these tests without allowing the students to know ahead of time what to study for! Many parents have expressed their concern, but nothing is being done! Can you help? Or how do we parents address this, without causing further parent, and teacher problems?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 18, 2004

Overall, Bowie is a good school. I think its curriculum has become very TEST driven often times leaving students frustrated with difficult concepts. The teachers definitely feel the pressure of the TAKS tests and this stress is relayed to the children. I know my child is often very frustrated with concepts that are vague but will be on 'the test.' Bowie has some wonderful teachers and great parent support. It would be nice if teachers and children didn't have 'the test' always looming over their heads and kids could be kids!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
98%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

128 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

128 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

127 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
97%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

108 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
95%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education80%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students98%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education89%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students96%
Female92%
Male100%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 57% 34%
Hispanic 25% 48%
Black 14% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 11%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 42%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 2%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 30%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 23%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 27%N/A23%
21 or more years 17%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1800 Bowie Dr
Corsicana, TX 75110
Phone: (903) 872-6541

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