C+ Top 70%

Bowie School

Grades PK-05 CHICOPEE, MA

Moved down 338 places from 2024 to 2025

#577 State Rank
C- District Grade
80 D.A.R.E. Way, CHICOPEE, MA 01022
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Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
239 Students
94.7% Attendance Rate
41.8 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

38% Meeting or exceeding expectations

6% exceeding expectations

2023 36.3% 36.3%
2024 41% 41%
2025 38% 38%

Mathematics

36.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

7% exceeding expectations

2023 43.7% 43.7%
2024 47.3% 47.3%
2025 36.3% 36.3%

Science

33% Meeting or exceeding expectations

4% exceeding expectations

2023 45% 45%
2024 63% 63%
2025 33% 33%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 47%12%
2025English Language Arts04 38%2%
2025English Language Arts05 29%4%
2025Mathematics03 30%12%
2025Mathematics04 44%—
2025Mathematics05 35%2%
2025Science05 33%4%
2024English Language Arts03 51%4%
2024English Language Arts04 24%4%
2024English Language Arts05 48%3%
2024Mathematics03 44%4%
2024Mathematics04 38%6%
2024Mathematics05 60%8%
2024Science05 63%10%
2023English Language Arts03 34%12%
2023English Language Arts04 27%4%
2023English Language Arts05 48%5%
2023Mathematics03 35%2%
2023Mathematics04 46%4%
2023Mathematics05 50%11%
2023Science05 45%7%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

239 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 54%
Hispanic 36%
Multiracial 4.2%
Black 3.8%
Asian 1.7%

Gender

48.1% Male
51.9% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 2.9%
Special Education 22.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch 42.3%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

94.7% Attendance Rate
12.2% Chronic Absence

Staffing

C+-Rated School

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bowie School's grade rating?

Bowie School has earned a grade of C+, ranked #577 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 70% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Bowie School?

Approximately 239 students are enrolled at Bowie School.

How does Bowie School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Bowie School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (38% proficient), Mathematics (36% proficient), Science (33% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Bowie School?

Bowie School has an attendance rate of 94.7%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Bowie School part of?

Bowie School is part of Chicopee School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.