Bowdish Middle School

2109 S Skipworth Rd
Spokane Valley, WA 99206

www.cvsd.org/

359 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bowdish Middle School is a public school located in the Spokane Valley, Washington, and operates as part of the Central Valley School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The school prides itself on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with various elective opportunities designed to engage diverse student interests.

As a central part of the Spokane Valley community, Bowdish Middle School focuses on collaborative learning and the integration of technology to enhance the student experience. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that each student has access to the resources and guidance necessary for their success. Through its connection to the broader Central Valley School District, Bowdish benefits from district-wide initiatives aimed at maintaining high educational standards and promoting a positive, inclusive campus culture.

359

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bowdish Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	15
Black	16
Asian	3
Two or More	26
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	7

White
279 (77.9%)
Two or More
26 (7.3%)
Black
16 (4.5%)
Hispanic
15 (4.2%)
American Indian
12 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
7 (2.0%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Central Valley School District
Phone:	(509)558-4700
Website:	http://www.cvsd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 124

Grade 7 107

Grade 8 128

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bowdish Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	124
Grade 7	107
Grade 8	128

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bowdish Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	160	44.6%
Male	198	55.2%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Middle School 6th - 8th