Below Average
#1831 of 2,228 schools in WA
Bowdish Middle School
Middle School · Central Valley School District · Spokane Valley, WA
A Central Valley School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2109 S Skipworth Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
- Math 23% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bowdish Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 27% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bowdish Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,770/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spokane Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,538
Median home value
$362,100
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Horizon Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| North Pines Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 636 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Central Valley School District
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #27 of 30
- District spending per student
- $15,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bowdish Middle School is listed in Central Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bowdish Middle School
Bowdish Middle School is a public middle school in Spokane Valley, WA, part of Central Valley School District, serving approximately 361 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,831 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bowdish Middle School
What grades does Bowdish Middle School serve?
Bowdish Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bowdish Middle School?
Bowdish Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowdish Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowdish Middle School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bowdish Middle School rank in WA?
Bowdish Middle School ranks #1,831 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Bowdish Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bowdish Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bowdish Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowdish Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bowdish Middle School a charter school?
No, Bowdish Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bowdish Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bowdish Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bowdish Middle School?
71.2% of students at Bowdish Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Spokane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.3%
- Phone
- (509) 558-4700
- Area population (ZIP 99206)
- 41,442
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99206; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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