Serving 554 students in grades 6-8, Wahluke Junior High 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 23% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wahluke Junior High's attendance zone covers the entire district of Mattawa, WA, encompassing approximately 260.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 25.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wahluke Junior High School's student population of 554 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
17 students
School Rankings
Wahluke Junior High 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 Wahluke Junior High School is 0.02, 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
#1906 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wahluke Junior High School's ranking?
Wahluke Junior High School is ranked #1906 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Wahluke Junior High School?
554 students attend Wahluke Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Wahluke Junior High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wahluke Junior High School?
Wahluke Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wahluke Junior High School offer ?
Wahluke Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wahluke Junior High School part of?
Wahluke Junior High School is part of Wahluke School District.
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