Bowdish Middle School
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Phone: (509) 558-4700
District: Central Valley School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 373 students
Bowdish Middle School, a public school located in Spokane Valley, WA, serves grades 6-8 in the Central Valley School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Bowdish Middle School is a public school located in Spokane Valley, WA. 373 students attend Bowdish Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and using 2025 Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. |
| Student Growth | 5/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. |
Posted: June 13, 2023
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Posted: June 13, 2023
Posted: June 13, 2023
I have been going to this school and I am nearing the end of this school year. This school is not very motivating for students to learn things, I can recall at one point a teacher did not let students put their heads on the desk cause they would end up falling asleep. This school drowned my motivation and their classes bored me to sleep. The only reason I rated this schools staff the way I did is cause they had a few teachers who actually created a fun and engaging setting but that was only a few the rest of them where pushy and demanding. I can recall another time where a teacher lifted their leg up and slammed it on a desk/table in front of a few students for talking. In my opinion that behavior is completely inappropriate.
Posted: March 16, 2022
Posted: March 16, 2022
Posted: March 16, 2022
Posted: March 16, 2022
The communication in this school is nothing, there is none whatsoever. There are some teachers that are good, but most of the teachers don't know how to teach. There should not be bullying in this school, yet my daughter went here and got bullied, then would come home crying and depressed. I watched the sun turn to the moon, dark and sad. One day she even said a teacher got mad at her when she was using her inhaler. I don't recommend this school because they just don't have the best staff and students.
Posted: March 16, 2022
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Posted: May 19, 2021
Posted: May 19, 2021
Posted: May 19, 2021
Posted: May 19, 2021
some good teachers but most treat the student like they are stupid. also, with no supervision or discipline, I started harming myself because I believed the kids that told me that I was worthless and everyone would be better off without me, I had reported this behavior several times but nothing was done. I was in the worst state of mind I have ever been in. this school is like covid, I would never wish anyone to go to this school.
Posted: May 19, 2021
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Posted: May 19, 2021
Posted: April 24, 2021
Posted: April 24, 2021
Posted: April 24, 2021
Posted: April 24, 2021
I went here a few years ago, and I only like about three of the teachers. I learned absolutely nothing besides that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. I was constantly failing with no support. All I was told was to talk to my parents or to do better.
There was NO enforcing of the no bullying rule. I would go home crying because of bullies and even reported it to the principal, absolutely nothing was done about it.
Under the new management after the last principal, everything went down hill. Things became more strict on the students, yet the actual people doing wrong werent looked at twice.
I dont know what else to say besides, if you can, dont go here.
Posted: April 24, 2021
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Posted: November 20, 2020
Posted: November 20, 2020
Posted: November 20, 2020
Posted: November 20, 2020
Both of my kids went here and they had good experiences and great teachers. The school is in a nice neighborhood, but most of the students come from housing in poorer areas closer to Sprague Avenue, making it a school with a fairly high poverty rate for the Spokane Valley. As a result, there are discipline issues that don't occur as often in wealthier schools.
P.S. When you read the reviews of people who say they hated the Vice Principal, you are reading the reviews of the parents of some of those discipline issues. In a few years, they will be complaining about how much they hate the cops.
Posted: November 20, 2020
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Posted: November 20, 2020
Posted: November 20, 2020
Posted: December 19, 2019
Posted: December 19, 2019
The worst school in the district hands down. Absolutely no discipline, no supervision, and communication with the parents is awful. For example there was a treat made to the school and they didnt notify parents till HALF WAY THROUGH THE DAY. Seeing as this threat was clearly made outside of school hours, we should have been notified immediately. But apparently the principal cares more about the schools reputation than out childrens safety.
Posted: December 19, 2019
Posted: December 19, 2019
Posted: December 19, 2019
Posted: December 19, 2019
Posted: April 17, 2019
Most if not all the teachers put in a ton of extra time to help kids
Posted: April 17, 2019
the once or twice I know of they dealt with it well
Posted: April 17, 2019
Great, My daughter is at EWU now and loved her teachers at Bowdish, and my son is currently in 7th grade and even though there have been a few issues they were dealt with and teachers answer my questions, and they meet with him before school whenever he needs
Posted: April 17, 2019
At times there can be a lot of homework in 7th and 8th.
Posted: April 17, 2019
Teachers are in it for the students and willing to be there early and stay late to help. they even offer a homework club two times a week.
Posted: April 17, 2019
they are trying to work with all students and teach them more than just academics.
Posted: April 17, 2019
They have new leaders so it is hard to judge yet
Posted: December 17, 2018
Posted: December 17, 2018
Posted: December 17, 2018
They are too focused on being a AVID school instead of helping the children learn. Have had nothing but trouble with 2 teachers. Son has turned in the same homework 3 times and they still say they do not have it. Teachers need to help guide the students instead of trying to become a AVID school. Priorities backward.
Posted: December 17, 2018
Posted: December 17, 2018
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Posted: December 17, 2018
Posted: November 19, 2018
Posted: November 19, 2018
They dont teach anything. They are there for a paycheck only. There is no concern if a student is struggling.
Posted: November 19, 2018
Posted: November 19, 2018
A principal should be aware of whats going on in the school, which is obviously not the case here.
Posted: November 19, 2018
Posted: November 19, 2018
Terrible! When a students goes from being a high honors student at another school in the same district to a failing student at this school, there is a lack of teaching ability.
Posted: November 19, 2018
There is no teacher support and the student is made to feel like a failure if they do.
Posted: January 31, 2018
Kids who are bullied are not taken care of quick enough.
Posted: January 31, 2018
they have a system and teachers are there to help
Posted: January 31, 2018
Its OK, the teachers are good. The vice principle is not very nice, but, the principal is. Most students don't care
Posted: January 31, 2018
They are strict but, the students do not care about homework unless they are good students
Posted: January 31, 2018
Really good teachers, some are strict, nice and equal to all.
Posted: January 31, 2018
they do not really do that, as to be expected it is a middle school, but the negative impact makes it hard for good kids to stay good.
Posted: January 31, 2018
The leadership team and ASB are lacking skills that will help with the school behavior, they are mostly popular people
Posted: September 5, 2014
Bowdish I still find it as a great school. I do great in my classes. i haven't been bullied. I find most of my teachers are fun but some are mean. I find that I do better in those classes. I find Mr.Larson is a more strict than our last principle. I am glad that i here for my 7th and 8th grade year.
Posted: July 17, 2012
I went to Bowdish for less then a month, and was bullied horribly. The teachers didnt do anything abut it and the girls heir were extreamly creul. ive been to 5 middle schools and this was the wrst.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | West Spokane | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Spokane | WA | 10.4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| Base | Distance |
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| Fairchild AFB | 18.7 mi. |
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