Serving 546 students in grades 6-8, Coweeman Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coweeman Middle School's student population of 546 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coweeman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coweeman Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1669 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
18%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coweeman Middle School's ranking?
Coweeman Middle School is ranked #1669 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Coweeman Middle School often compared to?
Coweeman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntington Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Coweeman Middle School?
546 students attend Coweeman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Coweeman Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coweeman Middle School?
Coweeman Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Coweeman Middle School offer ?
Coweeman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Coweeman Middle School part of?
Coweeman Middle School is part of Kelso School District.
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