For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,369 students in 98944, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98944, WA are Harrison Middle School and Sierra Vista Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98944 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98944, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98944, WA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 S. 16th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3601
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3601
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Sierra Vista Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
916 N. 16 Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-4157
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-4157
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
98944, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Early Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1110 S 6th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-2162
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-2162
Gr: PK | 30 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Pride High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1110 S. 6th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-0560
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-0560
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98944, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98944, WA include Harrison Middle School and Sierra Vista Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98944?
2 public middle schools are located in 98944.
What is the racial composition of students in 98944?
98944 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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