Bowdish Middle School
Spokane Valley, WA · Central Valley School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
267th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 30%▼ Declining
2109 S Skipworth Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
(509)558-4700NCES ID 530111000189Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Bowdish Middle School 267th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 30% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 35th in 2019 to 30th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 351 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 361 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.6% | 78.1% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 6.4% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.1% | 6.1% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 4.2% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $426K in zip 99206 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Bowdish Middle School
- #65Horizon Middle SchoolCentral Valley School District · 1.3 mi away65th of 381
ELA 66% ▲26 · Math 52% ▲27Compare - #292North Pines Middle SchoolCentral Valley School District · 1.8 mi away292nd of 381
ELA 33% ▼7 · Math 25% =Compare - #84Evergreen Middle SchoolCentral Valley School District · 1.9 mi away84th of 381
ELA 59% ▲19 · Math 52% ▲27Compare - #104West Valley City SchoolWest Valley School District (Spokane) · 2.2 mi away104th of 381
ELA 62% ▲22 · Math 43% ▲18Compare - #281Centennial Middle SchoolWest Valley School District (Spokane) · 3 mi away281st of 381
ELA 37% ▼3 · Math 25% =Compare - #93Greenacres Middle SchoolCentral Valley School District · 4.1 mi away93rd of 381
ELA 59% ▲19 · Math 49% ▲24Compare - #142Chase Middle SchoolSpokane School District · 4.2 mi away142nd of 381
ELA 49% ▲9 · Math 43% ▲18Compare - #205East Valley Middle SchoolEast Valley School District (Spokane) · 5 mi away205th of 381
ELA 42% ▲2 · Math 35% ▲10Compare
What school district is Bowdish Middle School in?
Bowdish Middle School is part of the Central Valley School District district in Spokane Valley, Washington.
Is Bowdish Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bowdish Middle School 267th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bowdish Middle School?
White 78%, Black 6%, Two or more races 6%, Hispanic 4% (361 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bowdish Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99206 is $426K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.