JAMES BOWIE MIDDLE

www.fortbendisd.com/jbms

1,473 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

James Bowie Middle School is a public school located in Richmond, Texas, serving students within the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD). Situated on Plantation Drive, the school is part of a large, diverse district known for its commitment to academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. The campus serves as a foundational bridge for students transitioning from elementary to high school, offering a curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, technological literacy, and personal development in a supportive learning environment.

As part of the Fort Bend ISD system, Bowie Middle School emphasizes the district’s core values of excellence, integrity, and student-centered instruction. The school typically provides a wide range of programs, including core academic subjects, honors/pre-AP tracks, elective courses in the arts and athletics, and various student clubs. By leveraging the resources of one of Texas's most prominent school districts, Bowie Middle focuses on preparing its diverse student body for future success in high school and beyond, maintaining a strong connection with the local Richmond community.

1,473

Total Students

83.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES BOWIE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	354
Black	381
Asian	287
Two or More	80
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	7

Black
381 (25.9%)
White
356 (24.2%)
Hispanic
354 (24.0%)
Asian
287 (19.5%)
Two or More
80 (5.4%)
American Indian
8 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FORT BEND ISD
Phone:	(281)327-6200
Website:	http://www.fortbendisd.com/jbms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	448
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 487

Grade 7 472

Grade 8 514