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Bowditch Middle

San Mateo-Foster City · San Mateo County · 1450 Tarpon Street, Foster City, CA 94404-1938

(650) 312-7680 · bowditch.smfcsd.net

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10/10
#84
Rank 84 out of 1,315
Top 6%
English Language Arts10/10 · #124 · 91st percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #54 · 96th percentile
Science10/10 · #97 · 93rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Bowditch Middle sits in the heart of Foster City, one of the Bay Area's most family-friendly planned communities, where tree-lined lagoons and quiet cul-de-sacs make for a remarkably safe and tight-knit place to raise kids. Academically, it punches well above its weight, with math scores that rank among the very best in California — making it a natural fit for families who prioritize strong STEM foundations without the pressure-cooker feel of some neighboring Peninsula schools. If you're drawn to a community where neighbors actually know each other and the schools reflect that same sense of investment and care, Foster City and Bowditch are hard to beat.

Student Demographics

879 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
434 (49%)
White
145 (16%)
Hispanic
137 (16%)
Multiple Races
85 (10%)
Filipino
42 (5%)
Other
36 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners170 (19%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged171 (19%)
Students with Disabilities65 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

929
Enrollment
43.5
Teachers (FTE)
21.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #459 · 66th percentile

132 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found