Serving 71 students in grades 6-8, Preston Hall Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Preston Hall Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Preston Hall Middle School's student population of 71 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Preston Hall Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Preston Hall Middle School is 0.37, 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
#1664 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
78%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Preston Hall Middle School's ranking?
Preston Hall Middle School is ranked #1664 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Preston Hall Middle School?
71 students attend Preston Hall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Preston Hall Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preston Hall Middle School?
Preston Hall Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Preston Hall Middle School offer ?
Preston Hall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Preston Hall Middle School part of?
Preston Hall Middle School is part of Waitsburg School District.
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