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#1492 of 2,228 schools in WA
Amboy Middle School
Middle School · Battle Ground School District · Battle Ground, WA
A Battle Ground School District middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604
- Math 40% vs WA 39% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Amboy Middle School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 45% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 37 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Amboy Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,119/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Battle Ground), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,616
Median home value
$543,500
Median rent
$1,492/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Battle Ground School District
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 3–12 | Not available | 506 | Compare → |
| Chief Umtuch MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 5–8 | Not available | 545 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Valley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 5–8 | Not available | 391 | Compare → |
| Preschool Infant OtherEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 30 | 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.
Battle Ground School District
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #13 of 20
- District spending per student
- $16,420NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Amboy Middle School is listed in Battle Ground School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Amboy Middle School
Amboy Middle School is a public middle school in Battle Ground, WA, part of Battle Ground School District, serving approximately 511 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,492 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amboy Middle School
What grades does Amboy Middle School serve?
Amboy Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Amboy Middle School?
Amboy Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amboy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amboy Middle School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Amboy Middle School rank in WA?
Amboy Middle School ranks #1,492 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Amboy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Amboy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Amboy Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amboy Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Amboy Middle School a charter school?
No, Amboy Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Amboy Middle School a Title I school?
No, Amboy Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amboy Middle School?
44.4% of students at Amboy Middle School 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.7%
- Phone
- (360) 885-6050
- Area population (ZIP 98604)
- 38,550
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98604; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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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