Central Middle vs Bowditch 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.
Central Middle
San Carlos, CA
8.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
434 students
Bowditch Middle
Foster City, CA
7.7/10
Middle School6th – 8th
893 students
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| Metric | Central Middle | Bowditch Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.6 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.4 | 9.0 |
| Growth Score | 8.0 | 5.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 9.2% | 18.4% |
| Environment Score | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| State Rank | #504 of 9,557 | #1,898 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 95th | 80th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Central Middle | Bowditch Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 78.0% | 75.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 83.0% | 79.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Central Middle | Bowditch Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 434 | 893 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 21.7:1 | 20.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 9.2% | 18.4% |
| District | San Carlos Elementary | San Mateo-Foster City |
| City | San Carlos | Foster City |
Neighborhood
| Metric | San Carlos (94070) | Foster City (94404) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $235,373 | $182,417 |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 | $1,682,700 |
| Median Rent | $2,802 | $3,501 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 68.4% | 74.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 30 min |