Serving 357 students in grades 6-8, Hoquiam 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 14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hoquiam Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hoquiam Middle School's student population of 357 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Hoquiam Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoquiam Middle School is 0.57, 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
#1948 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
25%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
60%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoquiam Middle School's ranking?
Hoquiam Middle School is ranked #1948 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Hoquiam Middle School often compared to?
Hoquiam Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Hoquiam Middle School?
357 students attend Hoquiam Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hoquiam Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoquiam Middle School?
Hoquiam Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hoquiam Middle School offer ?
Hoquiam Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hoquiam Middle School part of?
Hoquiam Middle School is part of Hoquiam School District.
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