Hood Canal 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
100 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(19-20)36%
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
8%
Hispanic
(19-20)10%
24%
Black
(19-20)n/a
5%
White
(19-20)42%
53%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)12%
8%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
86%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Hood Canal Middle School?
100 students attend Hood Canal Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Hood Canal Middle School students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Hood Canal Middle School offer ?
Hood Canal Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hood Canal Middle School part of?
Hood Canal Middle School is part of Hood Canal School District.
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