Serving 999 students in grades 6-8, Glacier 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 44% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher 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: 999 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Glacier Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Buckley, WA school district, covering approximately 406.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 15.4 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary reaching 31.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glacier Middle School's student population of 999 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
999 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Rankings
Glacier Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glacier Middle School is 0.44, 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
#792 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glacier Middle School's ranking?
Glacier Middle School is ranked #792 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Glacier Middle School often compared to?
Glacier Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethel Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Glacier Middle School?
999 students attend Glacier Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Glacier Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glacier Middle School?
Glacier Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Glacier Middle School offer ?
Glacier Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glacier Middle School part of?
Glacier Middle School is part of White River School District.
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