Bowditch Middle vs San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 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
San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool
Foster City · Public elementary · Grades K–K
1 students
| Measure | Bowditch Middle Foster City, California | San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool Foster City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #74 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #1509 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 929 | 1 |
| Enrollment | 929 | 1 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | – |
| Math proficiency | 75% | – |
| city | Foster City | Foster City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowditch Middle is the larger school with 929 students compared with 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 San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool?
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 San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Foster City and Foster City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowditch Middle: 929. San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool: 1. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowditch Middle and San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool rank in California?
Bowditch Middle is 74th of 1,334 and San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).