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Bowie
(413) 594-3532
80 D.A.R.E. Way
Chicopee, MA 01022
Level: K-5
District: Chicopee School District

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In-depth school information including test scores, student stats, parent ratings and reviews for Bowie, Chicopee, MA.

Cenus Info	Value	Year
White, non-Hispanic:	86.67%	(2006)
Black, non-Hispanic:	5.24%	(2006)
Hispanic:	5.24%	(2006)
Asian/Pacific Islander:	1.9%	(2006)
Native American or Native Alaskan:	0.48%	(2006)
Student Teacher Ratio:	17.1%	(2006)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:	39.29%	(2006)

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Bowie Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	4
Average Principals Rating	2
Average Teachers Rating	4
Average Activities Rating	3
Average Parents Rating	4
Average Safety Rating	4

Bowie Reviews


Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2007-11-20 “While there are many enthusiatic and wonderful teachers at Bowie, the few that are below par can really make for a miserable year. Complaints to the pricipal are brushed off. He does not seem to take any parent comments, complaints, or suggestions seriously. Which is probably why the teachers in the school support him so thoroughly: he stays out of thier classrooms!” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 4 2007-06-03 “The only problem I have with this school is the principal... He is very politician like. He doesn't fix any problems at the school. This school, like a lot of the other schools in Chicopee are MCAS-driven and all of the lessons are planned around that. There is a strict schedule that must be followed with the lessons, which isn't good.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2006-09-18 “The last poster described Bowie to a 't'. There are some wonderful teachers, but, there are some who should not be in the profession. Any complaints made fall on deaf ears.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2006-07-20 “I believe Bowie is an overall 'OK' school. I concur the other parent about Mr. Burgess. Nothing seems to bother him about the students or parent complaints. He in very 'oh well' attitude. I think the school is MCAS driven and not really focused on hands on projects. Some teachers are great and some are not so great. I think the school district in whole needs to step up to the possibility that there are other programs out there for learning and teaching styles and stop being so 19th century on their lesson planning. The school grade I give is a C+.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2006-01-15 “Pretty decent teaching staff overall. My one major complaint is that I believe the school is losing site of teaching the students, and placing more emphasis on scoring well on the MCAS. My minor complaint, the principal Mr. Burgess...If a politician is what you consider a good principal, then he is your man. (hence the MCAS driven teaching staff) Any and all problems are answered the same non-commital way.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2005-05-18 “My family moved from southern California to western Massachusetts last summer. My daughter started Kindergarten at Bowie in Chicopee and I am glad I checked out the school on this website. My daughter has computer, art, and music class once a week. She loves science, reading and social studies, I am thrilled with her progress and the quality of her education. She wakes up every morning looking forward to her day at school; her teacher, Mrs Placzek, is loved by all of her students, plus she is always available to speak to me if I have any questions or concerns.”