Bowdish Middle School
Spokane Valley, WA · Central Valley School District · Grades 6-8
267th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 30%▼ Declining
Bowdish Middle School ranking
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.
Bowdish Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 351 students tested
Bowdish Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 361 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.9% | 78.1% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.2% | 6.4% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.5% | 6.1% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.4% | 4.2% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 2.8% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Bowdish Middle School
Typical home value $426K in zip 99206 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Bowdish Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Horizon Middle SchoolCentral Valley School District · 1.3 mi away65th of 381
ELA 66% · Math 52% - 3North Pines Middle SchoolCentral Valley School District · 1.8 mi away292nd of 381
ELA 33% · Math 25% - 8Evergreen Middle SchoolCentral Valley School District · 1.9 mi away84th of 381
ELA 59% · Math 52% - 8West Valley City SchoolWest Valley School District (Spokane) · 2.2 mi away104th of 381
ELA 62% · Math 43% - 3Centennial Middle SchoolWest Valley School District (Spokane) · 3 mi away281st of 381
ELA 37% · Math 25% - 8Greenacres Middle SchoolCentral Valley School District · 4.1 mi away93rd of 381
ELA 59% · Math 49% - 7Chase Middle SchoolSpokane School District · 4.2 mi away142nd of 381
ELA 49% · Math 43% - 5East Valley Middle SchoolEast Valley School District (Spokane) · 5 mi away205th of 381
ELA 42% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
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.