Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School

265 South Third St
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School's student population of 284 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
284 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#919 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
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(18-19)
50%
50%
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(18-19)
61%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
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Hispanic
13%
25%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
79%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
8%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School's ranking?
Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School is ranked #919 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School often compared to?
Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Astoria Middle School, Hilda Lahti Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School?
284 students attend Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School?
Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School offer ?
Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School part of?
Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School is part of Wahkiakum School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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