Best 98579 Washington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 494 students in 98579, WA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 98579, WA is Rochester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 98579 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98579, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98579, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9937 Highway 12 Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5958
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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98579, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
10140 Highway 12 Sw #7 & 8
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5536
Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98579, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98579, WA include Rochester Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98579?
1 public middle schools are located in 98579.
What is the racial composition of students in 98579?
98579 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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