Wahluke Junior High School

502 N. Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 597 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 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wahluke Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Wahluke Junior High School's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
597 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Wahluke Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wahluke Junior High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1889 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
28%
50%
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(18-19)
36%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
98%
25%
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Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1889 out of 2,052 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Wahluke Junior High School?
597 students attend Wahluke Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Wahluke Junior High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wahluke Junior High School offer ?
Wahluke Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wahluke Junior High School part of?
Wahluke Junior High School is part of Wahluke School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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