Bowman Charter vs EV Cain Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowman Charter
Auburn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
606 students
EV Cain Middle
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
411 students
| Measure | Bowman Charter Auburn, California | EV Cain Middle Auburn, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #918 of 5,693 | #2659 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12480 of 50,301 | #32942 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 606 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| city | Auburn | Auburn |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowman Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 38.5).
- •Bowman Charter does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Bowman Charter does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 48%).
- •Bowman Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 69.1%).
- •EV Cain Middle does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 22.4).
- •Bowman Charter is the larger school with 606 students compared with 411.
- •Bowman Charter is a charter school while EV Cain Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bowman Charter better than EV Cain Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bowman Charter ranks higher (68.3 vs 38.5 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 Bowman Charter and EV Cain Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Charter: 606. EV Cain Middle: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Charter and EV Cain Middle rank in California?
Bowman Charter is 918th of 5,693 and EV Cain Middle is 2659th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).