Bowdish Middle School vs McDonald Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowdish Middle School
Spokane Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
359 students
McDonald Elementary School
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
| Measure | Bowdish Middle School Spokane Valley, Washington | McDonald Elementary School Spokane Valley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #226 of 363 | #328 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #8284 of 15,369 | #11807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 359 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.8% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Spokane Valley | Spokane Valley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDonald Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 47.0).
- •McDonald Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •McDonald Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •McDonald Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 63.8%).
- •McDonald Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.3).
- •Bowdish Middle School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 282.
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 Bowdish Middle School better than McDonald Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McDonald Elementary School ranks higher (69.3 vs 47.0 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 Bowdish Middle School and McDonald Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Spokane Valley and Spokane Valley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowdish Middle School: 359. McDonald Elementary School: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowdish Middle School and McDonald Elementary School rank in Washington?
Bowdish Middle School is 226th of 363 and McDonald Elementary School is 328th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).