Serving 272 students in grades 5-8, Sadie Halstead 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 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sadie Halstead Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Newport, WA school district, covering approximately 363.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 12 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 27.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sadie Halstead Middle School's student population of 272 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sadie Halstead 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 Sadie Halstead Middle School is 0.24, 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
#1506 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.5%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-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 Sadie Halstead Middle School's ranking?
Sadie Halstead Middle School is ranked #1506 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sadie Halstead Middle School often compared to?
Sadie Halstead Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Middle School, Newport High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sadie Halstead Middle School?
272 students attend Sadie Halstead Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sadie Halstead Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sadie Halstead Middle School?
Sadie Halstead Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sadie Halstead Middle School offer ?
Sadie Halstead Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sadie Halstead Middle School part of?
Sadie Halstead Middle School is part of Newport School District.
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