Very Good
#594 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 27% in state
Deer Park Middle School
Middle School · Deer Park School District · Deer Park, WA
A middle school in Deer Park, WA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
S. 347 Colville Ave., Deer Park, WA 99006
- Math 42% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deer Park Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 50% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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
56.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Deer Park 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average462/100K
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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
$65,375
Median home value
$366,600
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park Home Link ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 594 | 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.
Deer Park School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,402NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deer Park Middle School is listed in Deer Park School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deer Park Middle School
Deer Park Middle School is a public middle school in Deer Park, WA, part of Deer Park School District, serving approximately 500 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #594 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deer Park Middle School
What grades does Deer Park Middle School serve?
Deer Park Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Deer Park Middle School?
Deer Park Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Park Middle School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deer Park Middle School rank in WA?
Deer Park Middle School ranks #594 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Deer Park Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Deer Park Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Deer Park Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deer Park Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Deer Park Middle School a charter school?
No, Deer Park Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deer Park Middle School a Title I school?
No, Deer Park Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deer Park Middle School?
56.2% of students at Deer Park 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
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Spokane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (509) 464-5800
- Area population (ZIP 99006)
- 14,666
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 99006; 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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