Bowditch Middle vs Brewer Island Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowditch Middle
Foster City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
929 students
Brewer Island Elementary
Foster City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
306 students
| Measure | Bowditch Middle Foster City, California | Brewer Island Elementary Foster City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #74 of 1,334 | #280 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1509 of 15,369 | #4967 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 929 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 929 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 80% |
| city | Foster City | Foster City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.8 vs 80.0).
- •Brewer Island Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 75%).
- •Brewer Island Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 19.4%).
- •Bowditch Middle does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 21.9).
- •Bowditch Middle is the larger school with 929 students compared with 306.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Bowditch Middle better than Brewer Island Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bowditch Middle and Brewer Island Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Foster City and Foster City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowditch Middle: 929. Brewer Island Elementary: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowditch Middle and Brewer Island Elementary rank in California?
Bowditch Middle is 74th of 1,334 and Brewer Island Elementary is 280th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).