Serving 157 students in grades 6-8, Friday Harbor 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Friday Harbor Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 258.3 square miles in Friday Harbor, WA, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes and distances to the zone's furthest edge reaching 20.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friday Harbor Middle School's student population of 157 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Rankings
Friday Harbor 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 Friday Harbor Middle School is 0.42, 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
#1295 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
22%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
73%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.5%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Friday Harbor Middle School's ranking?
Friday Harbor Middle School is ranked #1295 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Friday Harbor Middle School often compared to?
Friday Harbor Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orcas Island Middle School, Lopez Middle High School, Friday Harbor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Friday Harbor Middle School?
157 students attend Friday Harbor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Friday Harbor Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Friday Harbor Middle School?
Friday Harbor Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Friday Harbor Middle School offer ?
Friday Harbor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Friday Harbor Middle School part of?
Friday Harbor Middle School is part of San Juan Island School District.
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