Beach Park Elementary vs Bowditch Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beach Park Elementary
Foster City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
347 students
Bowditch Middle
Foster City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
929 students
| Measure | Beach Park Elementary Foster City, California | Bowditch Middle Foster City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1305 of 5,693 | #74 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #17401 of 50,301 | #1509 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 347 | 929 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 929 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 79% |
| Math proficiency | – | 75% |
| city | Foster City | Foster City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowditch Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 61.1).
- •Beach Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 19.4%).
- •Bowditch Middle does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.1).
- •Bowditch Middle is the larger school with 929 students compared with 347.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beach Park Elementary better than Bowditch Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bowditch Middle ranks higher (79.8 vs 61.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beach Park Elementary and Bowditch Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Foster City and Foster City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Park Elementary: 347. Bowditch Middle: 929. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Park Elementary and Bowditch Middle rank in California?
Beach Park Elementary is 1305th of 5,693 and Bowditch Middle is 74th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).