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#1916 of 2,228 schools in WA

Hoquiam Middle School

Middle School · Hoquiam School District · Hoquiam, WA

A middle school in Hoquiam, WA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

200 Spencer, Hoquiam, WA 98550

  • Math 16% vs WA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs WA 49% (2024)
  • 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.7% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.7% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-22.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.8 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$18,188
Chronic Absenteeism47.6%

Students at Hoquiam Middle School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 SBA)
School
State
38%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 SBA)
School
State
49%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
33%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
31%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

72.8%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Hoquiam 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,877/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hoquiam), 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

$56,920

Median home value

$212,400

Median rent

$1,003/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

64.7%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hoquiam Homelink SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4K–121.9 mi86Compare →
Grays Harbor AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.2K–123.6 mi49Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hoquiam School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$18,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hoquiam Middle School is listed in Hoquiam School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hoquiam Middle School

Hoquiam Middle School is a public middle school in Hoquiam, WA, part of Hoquiam School District, serving approximately 357 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,916 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hoquiam Middle School

What grades does Hoquiam Middle School serve?

Hoquiam Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hoquiam Middle School?

Hoquiam Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoquiam Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hoquiam Middle School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hoquiam Middle School rank in WA?

Hoquiam Middle School ranks #1,916 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Hoquiam Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hoquiam Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Hoquiam Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hoquiam Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hoquiam Middle School a charter school?

No, Hoquiam Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hoquiam Middle School a Title I school?

No, Hoquiam Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hoquiam Middle School?

72.8% of students at Hoquiam 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
357
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Grays Harbor County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.6%
Area population (ZIP 98550)
12,274
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
41.3
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 98550; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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