- BEN MILAM EL reported a higher students per counselor than BOWIE EL (332:1 vs. 222.8:1).
- BEN MILAM EL reported a higher chronically absent students than BOWIE EL (70 vs. 60).
- BEN MILAM EL reported a higher gifted & talented than BOWIE EL (14 vs. 12).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
BEN MILAM EL reported a higher chronically absent students than BOWIE EL (70 vs. 60).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
BEN MILAM EL reported a higher gifted & talented than BOWIE EL (14 vs. 12).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
BOWIE EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than BEN MILAM EL (1 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
BEN MILAM EL reported a higher students per counselor than BOWIE EL (332:1 vs. 222.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
8 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
BEN MILAM EL
$13,586.36
BOWIE EL
$13,586.36
Local revenue share
BEN MILAM EL
22.4%
BOWIE EL
22.4%
State revenue share
BEN MILAM EL
48.6%
BOWIE EL
48.6%
Federal revenue share
BEN MILAM EL
29%
BOWIE EL
29%
District chronic absenteeism rate
BEN MILAM EL
25.8%
BOWIE EL
25.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cameron County
$51,334
Cameron County
$51,334
Poverty rate
Cameron County
24.4%
Cameron County
24.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cameron County
20.6%
Cameron County
20.6%
Unemployment rate
Cameron County
5.2%
Cameron County
5.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.