Washington Middle School
Tel:
(406) 542-4085
Washington Middle School serves 656 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Washington Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Washington Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Washington Middle School's student population of 656 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 656 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Washington Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 718 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Washington Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #86 out of 718 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 11% |
| Asian | 4% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 5% |
| Black | 2% | 1% |
| White | 87% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Missoula Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Washington Middle School is Sentinel High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Porter Middle School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lewis & Clark School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Missoula Sentinel High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,243 student
0.2 miles
901 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2403 0.2 9-12 1,243 - Missoula Lewis & Clark School Grades: PK-5 | 475 students
0.5 miles
2901 Park
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4035 0.5 PK-5 475 - Missoula Paxson School Grades: PK-5 | 452 students
0.6 miles
101 Evans
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4055 0.6 PK-5 452 - Missoula Russell School Grades: PK-5 | 374 students
0.8 miles
3216 Russell Street
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4080 0.8 PK-5 374 - Missoula Hellgate High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,183 student
1.0 miles
900 South Higgins
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2402 1.0 9-12 1,183
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