BOWDITCH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Bowditch Middle is a public middle school that is part of the San Mateo-Foster City school district, located in Foster City, CA with about 1,025 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, Bowditch Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bowditch Middle School, located in Foster City, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the San Mateo-Foster City School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded student experience, focusing on preparing students for the transition to high school through a rigorous curriculum that balances core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies with a variety of elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Bowditch emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by fostering a supportive campus culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and performing arts. The school benefits from a diverse community and an active parent-teacher organization, working together to provide a safe, inclusive, and technology-integrated learning environment. By promoting both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning, Bowditch Middle School aims to cultivate responsible, creative, and engaged citizens within the Foster City community.

For more information, contact Bowditch Middle at (650) 312-7680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.