Excellent
#1563 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Washington Middle
Middle School · La Habra City Elementary · La Habra, CA
A La Habra City Elementary middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 307, La Habra, CA 90633
- Math 22% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Middle score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washington Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,533/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Brea Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 7–8 | 2.5 mi | 919 | Compare → |
| Rancho-starbuck IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–8 | 2.5 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| D. Russell Parks Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 7–8 | 2.8 mi | 771 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
La Habra City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Middle is listed in La Habra City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Middle
Washington Middle is a public middle school in La Habra, CA, part of La Habra City Elementary, serving approximately 548 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,563 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Middle
What grades does Washington Middle serve?
Washington Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Washington Middle?
Washington Middle has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Middle rank in CA?
Washington Middle ranks #1,563 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Washington Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Washington Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Middle has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Washington Middle a charter school?
No, Washington Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Middle a Title I school?
No, Washington Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Middle?
83.4% of students at Washington Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 548
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (562) 690-2374
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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