Serving 559 students in grades 6-8, Huntington 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 22% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Huntington Middle School serves the west part of Kelso, WA, covering an area of approximately 55.6 square miles. Families within this zone can expect typical drive times of 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest distance to the school being around 12.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Huntington Middle School's student population of 559 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Huntington 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 Huntington Middle School is 0.52, 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
#1704 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
21%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntington Middle School's ranking?
Huntington Middle School is ranked #1704 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Huntington Middle School often compared to?
Huntington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coweeman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Huntington Middle School?
559 students attend Huntington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Huntington Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huntington Middle School?
Huntington Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Huntington Middle School offer ?
Huntington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Huntington Middle School part of?
Huntington Middle School is part of Kelso School District.
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