Serving 460 students in grades 6-8, Deer Park Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deer Park Middle School's student population of 460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deer Park Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Park Middle School is 0.24, 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
#564 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)57%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)68%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
87%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
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 Deer Park Middle School's ranking?
Deer Park Middle School is ranked #564 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Deer Park Middle School?
460 students attend Deer Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Deer Park Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Park Middle School?
Deer Park Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Deer Park Middle School offer ?
Deer Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Park Middle School part of?
Deer Park Middle School is part of Deer Park School District.
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