Bowdish Middle School vs University High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 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
University High School
Spokane Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,410 students
| Measure | Bowdish Middle School Spokane Valley, Washington | University High School Spokane Valley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #226 of 363 | #103 of 333 |
| National rank | #8284 of 15,369 | #5380 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 359 | 1,410 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 1,410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.8% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| city | Spokane Valley | Spokane Valley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 47.0).
- •University High School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •University High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 57%).
- •University High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 63.8%).
- •Bowdish Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.1).
- •University High School is the larger school with 1,410 students compared with 359.
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 University High School?
On the Success Index (US), University High School ranks higher (61.7 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 University High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Spokane Valley and Spokane Valley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowdish Middle School: 359. University High School: 1,410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowdish Middle School and University High School rank in Washington?
Bowdish Middle School is 226th of 363 and University High School is 103rd of 333 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).