Serving 444 students in grades 6-8, Bowdish Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowdish Middle School's student population of 444 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bowdish Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowdish Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1338 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)57%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
4%
25%
Black
5%
5%
White
82%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowdish Middle School's ranking?
Bowdish Middle School is ranked #1338 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Bowdish Middle School often compared to?
Bowdish Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Bowdish Middle School?
444 students attend Bowdish Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Bowdish Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowdish Middle School?
Bowdish Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bowdish Middle School offer ?
Bowdish Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bowdish Middle School part of?
Bowdish Middle School is part of Central Valley School District.
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