Serving 110 students in grades 6-8, Orcas Island 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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: 110 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orcas Island Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 228.4 square miles around Eastsound, WA. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge located 13.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orcas Island Middle School's student population of 110 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
42 acres
School Rankings
Orcas Island 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 Orcas Island Middle School is 0.43, 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
#1105 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
9%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.7%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-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 Orcas Island Middle School's ranking?
Orcas Island Middle School is ranked #1105 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Orcas Island Middle School often compared to?
Orcas Island Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orcas Island High School, Friday Harbor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Orcas Island Middle School?
110 students attend Orcas Island Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Orcas Island Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orcas Island Middle School?
Orcas Island Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orcas Island Middle School offer ?
Orcas Island Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orcas Island Middle School part of?
Orcas Island Middle School is part of Orcas Island School District.
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