Average
#1157 of 2,228 schools in WA
Anacortes Middle School
Middle School · Anacortes School District · Anacortes, WA
A middle school in Anacortes, WA serving grades 6th – 8th.
2202 M Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221
- Math 56% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Anacortes Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 56% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Anacortes Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,589/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anacortes), 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
$92,925
Median home value
$659,800
Median rent
$1,596/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiddlehead Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–6 | 0.4 mi | 29 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Anacortes School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $18,124NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anacortes Middle School is listed in Anacortes School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anacortes Middle School
Anacortes Middle School is a public middle school in Anacortes, WA, part of Anacortes School District, serving approximately 609 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,157 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anacortes Middle School
What grades does Anacortes Middle School serve?
Anacortes Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Anacortes Middle School?
Anacortes Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 609 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anacortes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anacortes Middle School is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anacortes Middle School rank in WA?
Anacortes Middle School ranks #1,157 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Anacortes Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Anacortes Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Anacortes Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anacortes Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Anacortes Middle School a charter school?
No, Anacortes Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anacortes Middle School a Title I school?
No, Anacortes Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anacortes Middle School?
32.7% of students at Anacortes 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 609
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Skagit County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (360) 503-1230
- Area population (ZIP 98221)
- 23,211
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 50.7
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 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 98221; 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.