Bowditch Middle vs Central Middle
Central Middle has a higher overall rating of 8.6/10 compared to 7.7/10. Bowditch Middle is significantly larger with 893 students, about 2.1× the size of Central Middle (434). In math proficiency, Central Middle leads at 78.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Bowditch Middle
Foster City, CA
7.7/10
Middle School6th – 8th
893 students
Central Middle
San Carlos, CA
8.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
434 students
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| Metric | Bowditch Middle | Central Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.7 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.0 | 9.4 |
| Growth Score | 5.8 | 8.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.4% | 9.2% |
| Environment Score | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| State Rank | #1,898 of 9,557 | #504 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 80th | 95th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Bowditch Middle | Central Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 75.0% | 78.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 79.0% | 83.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Bowditch Middle | Central Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 893 | 434 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 20.8:1 | 21.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.4% | 9.2% |
| District | San Mateo-Foster City | San Carlos Elementary |
| City | Foster City | San Carlos |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Foster City (94404) | San Carlos (94070) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $182,417 | $235,373 |
| Median Home Value | $1,682,700 | $2,000,001 |
| Median Rent | $3,501 | $2,802 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 74.5% | 68.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | 3.2% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 25 min |