Serving 453 students in grades 7-8, Ephrata Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ephrata Middle School's student population of 453 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Ephrata Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ephrata Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#954 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
43%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
51%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ephrata Middle School's ranking?
Ephrata Middle School is ranked #954 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ephrata Middle School often compared to?
Ephrata Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frontier Middle School, Columbia Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Ephrata Middle School?
453 students attend Ephrata Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ephrata Middle School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ephrata Middle School?
Ephrata Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ephrata Middle School offer ?
Ephrata Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ephrata Middle School part of?
Ephrata Middle School is part of Ephrata School District.
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