Goldendale Middle School
Tel:
(509)773-4323
- Goldendale Middle School serves 292 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (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 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Goldendale Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Goldendale Middle School's student population of 292 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 292 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Goldendale Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Goldendale Middle School is 0.39, which is less 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 | #1516 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 77% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Goldendale School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Goldendale Middle School is Goldendale High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Centerville Elementary School (12.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Goldendale Primary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Goldendale Goldendale Primary School Grades: K-4 | 325 students
0.3 miles
820 S. Schuster St
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509)773-4665 0.3 K-4 325 - Goldendale Goldendale Support Service Center Special Education School
Grades: PK | 15 students
0.3 miles
820 S. Schuster St.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509)773-4665 0.3 PK 15 - Goldendale Goldendale High School Grades: 9-12 | 311 students
0.4 miles
525 Simcoe Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509)773-5846 0.4 9-12 311 - Centerville Centerville Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 82 students
12.9 miles
2315 Centerville Hwy
Centerville, WA 98613
(509)773-4893 12.9 K-8 82 - Wishram Wishram High And Elementary School Grades: PK-12 | 79 students
13.1 miles
135 Bunn Street
Wishram, WA 98673
(509)748-2551 13.1 PK-12 79
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