Bowditch Middle School

Bowditch Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1450 Tarpon St,  Foster City, CA
San Mateo-Foster City School District
3.1
3.5
908 Students
A
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School Details

Head of School
Heather Morgan
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
77%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
55.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
27.7%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
323:1

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
46%
Asian or Pacific Islander
54.1%
White
20.6%
Hispanic
13.2%
Two or more races
11.2%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 7 Reviews
5.0 Alum
12/15/2018
Bowditch Middle School was one of the best places to create memories. All the teachers were super supportive and wanted you to succeed. The environment was always very enthusiastic and they help you transition from a child to a mature young adult.
3.0 Middle School Student
10/1/2018
Its not really amazing, but it is what it is. 6th and 7th grade teachers are okay, but 8th grade teachers are much better.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/27/2025
nur makes it a bad enviorment she hits beats other kids she harassed my daughter noobeh plank who is in grade 8
2.0 parent
9/14/2023
Most teachers are excellent, but the school administrators are a joke. There are safety concerns like bullying in this school where administrators don't seem to care. No emotional support or certified psychological counseling is provided to students. This is just an average school. Well, kids thrive...
2.0 parent
2/19/2023
This is not a great school. There are a few teachers that are really good and a lot of highly motivated students (it's the bay area after all), who's parents have them enrolled in Kumon, Mathnasium, Russian School of Math, etc. so that they can get the learning they need. However, outside of those e...
5.0 parent
7/7/2022
Bowditch really helped get our kids ready for High school. The teachers are wonderful and they follow up when you or your student has questions.

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