Serving 462 students in grades 6-8, Sultan 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 27% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sultan Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Sultan School District in Sultan, WA, encompassing approximately 330.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various areas within the zone takes 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 21.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 32.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sultan Middle School's student population of 462 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sultan 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 Sultan Middle School is 0.56, 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
#1403 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.2%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Sultan Middle School's ranking?
Sultan Middle School is ranked #1403 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sultan Middle School often compared to?
Sultan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sultan Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sultan Middle School?
462 students attend Sultan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sultan Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sultan Middle School?
Sultan Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sultan Middle School offer ?
Sultan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sultan Middle School part of?
Sultan Middle School is part of Sultan School District.
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