Shahala Middle School
Shahala Middle School serves 941 students in grades 6-8.
Shahala Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 6-8
- Students: 941 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shahala Middle School's student population of 941 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
941 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shahala Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Shahala Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#646 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
8%
Hispanic
24%
25%
Black
3%
5%
White
48%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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