Serving 830 students in grades 6-8, Covington 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 12% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Covington Middle School serves the northwest part of the Vancouver, WA school district, covering an area of approximately 7 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 2.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Covington Middle School's student population of 830 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
830 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Covington Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Covington Middle School is 0.69, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2032 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
32%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
45%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Covington Middle School's ranking?
Covington Middle School is ranked #2032 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Covington Middle School often compared to?
Covington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hockinson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Covington Middle School?
830 students attend Covington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Covington Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Covington Middle School?
Covington Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Covington Middle School offer ?
Covington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Covington Middle School part of?
Covington Middle School is part of Evergreen School District (Clark).
In what neighborhood is Covington Middle School located?
Covington Middle School is located in the Orchards neighborhood of Vancouver, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Orchards.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
this school is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!good staff and every thing! even lunch!!!!!!!!
2 10/10/2025
Good Music program, new facilities
Administration is very poor.
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