For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,321 students in Goldendale, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Goldendale, WA are Washington Connections Academy Goldendale and Goldendale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goldendale, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Goldendale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Goldendale, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
604 E. Brooks Street
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Grades: K-12
| 2,059 students
Rank: #22.
Goldendale Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 E. Collins Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4323
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4323
Grades: 5-8
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Goldendale, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Goldendale, WA include Washington Connections Academy Goldendale and Goldendale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Goldendale?
2 public middle schools are located in Goldendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Goldendale?
Goldendale public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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