Serving 74 students in grades 6-8, Preston Hall 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 74 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Preston Hall Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Waitsburg school district, encompassing approximately 155.4 square miles. The area is typically a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Preston Hall Middle School's student population of 74 students has grown by 21% 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
74 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Preston Hall 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 Preston Hall Middle School is 0.30, 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
#1653 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
27%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.7%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Preston Hall Middle School's ranking?
Preston Hall Middle School is ranked #1653 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Preston Hall Middle School?
74 students attend Preston Hall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Preston Hall Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Preston Hall Middle School?
Preston Hall Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Preston Hall Middle School offer ?
Preston Hall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Preston Hall Middle School part of?
Preston Hall Middle School is part of Waitsburg School District.
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