Coweeman Middle School
Tel:
(360)501-1750
- Coweeman Middle School serves 583 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Coweeman Middle School's student population of 583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 583 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Coweeman Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Coweeman Middle School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1441 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 73% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kelso School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Coweeman Middle School is Loowit High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kelso Virtual Academy (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Butler Acres Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kelso Loowit High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 26 students
0.0 miles
2001 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360)501-1951 0.0 9-12 26 - Kelso Kelso High School Grades: 9-12 | 1547 students
0.1 miles
1904 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360)501-1801 0.1 9-12 1547 - Kelso Butler Acres Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 390 students
0.4 miles
1609 Burcham St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360)501-1600 0.4 K-5 390 - Kelso Kelso Virtual Academy Grades: 8-12 | 36 students
0.8 miles
1904 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360)501-1905 0.8 8-12 36 - Kelso Special Education Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 18 students
0.8 miles
601 Crawford St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360)501-1904 0.8 PK-12 18
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