Very Good
#669 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 30% in state
Chelan Middle School
Middle School · Lake Chelan School District · Chelan, WA
A Lake Chelan School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
PO Box 369, Chelan, WA 98816
- Math 32% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chelan Middle School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chelan 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average347/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,807
Median home value
$450,500
Median rent
$1,332/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98816; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Village Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 6 | 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.
Lake Chelan School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,822NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chelan Middle School is listed in Lake Chelan School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chelan Middle School
Chelan Middle School is a public middle school in Chelan, WA, part of Lake Chelan School District, serving approximately 301 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #669 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chelan Middle School
What grades does Chelan Middle School serve?
Chelan Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Chelan Middle School?
Chelan Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chelan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chelan Middle School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chelan Middle School rank in WA?
Chelan Middle School ranks #669 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Chelan Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chelan Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Chelan Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chelan Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Chelan Middle School a charter school?
No, Chelan Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chelan Middle School a Title I school?
No, Chelan Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chelan Middle School?
66.1% of students at Chelan 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
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chelan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (509) 682-4073
- Area population (ZIP 98816)
- 7,677
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 98816; 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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