Serving 576 students in grades 6-8, Haller 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 26% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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: 576 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Haller Middle School serves the western part of Arlington, WA, covering an area of approximately 34.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Haller Middle School's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Haller 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 Haller Middle School is 0.54, 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
#1165 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-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 Haller Middle School's ranking?
Haller Middle School is ranked #1165 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Haller Middle School often compared to?
Haller Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Post Middle School, Port Susan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Haller Middle School?
576 students attend Haller Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Haller Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Haller Middle School?
Haller Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Haller Middle School offer ?
Haller Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Haller Middle School part of?
Haller Middle School is part of Arlington School District.
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