Bowditch Middle vs Sandpiper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 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
Sandpiper Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
534 students
| Measure | Bowditch Middle Foster City, California | Sandpiper Elementary Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #74 of 1,334 | #110 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1509 of 15,369 | #3362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 929 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 929 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 85% |
| city | Foster City | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandpiper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 79.8).
- •Sandpiper Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 75%).
- •Sandpiper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 79%).
- •Sandpiper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 19.4%).
- •Bowditch Middle does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.2).
- •Bowditch Middle is the larger school with 929 students compared with 534.
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 Sandpiper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandpiper Elementary ranks higher (83.1 vs 79.8 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 Sandpiper Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Foster City and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowditch Middle: 929. Sandpiper Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowditch Middle and Sandpiper Elementary rank in California?
Bowditch Middle is 74th of 1,334 and Sandpiper Elementary is 110th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).