Bowditch Middle vs Montgomery Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 717 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
Montgomery Middle
El Cajon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
929 students
| Measure | Bowditch Middle Foster City, California | Montgomery Middle El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 1,334 | #1090 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1509 of 15,369 | #14439 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 929 | 929 |
| Enrollment | 929 | 929 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 22% |
| city | Foster City | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowditch Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 16.0).
- •Bowditch Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 22%).
- •Bowditch Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 35%).
- •Bowditch Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 93.9%).
- •Bowditch Middle does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.1).
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 Bowditch Middle better than Montgomery Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bowditch Middle ranks higher (79.8 vs 16.0 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 Bowditch Middle and Montgomery Middle?
About 717 km in a straight line, between Foster City and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowditch Middle: 929. Montgomery Middle: 929. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowditch Middle and Montgomery Middle rank in California?
Bowditch Middle is 74th of 1,334 and Montgomery Middle is 1090th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).