Inchelium Middle School

Inchelium Middle School is a small public middle school located in the remote rural area of Inchelium, Washington. The school serves students from sixth through eighth grade and has an enrollment of just 43 students. With five full-time equivalent teachers, the student-teacher ratio stands at 8.6:1, allowing for personalized attention to each student's needs.

Academically, Inchelium Middle School is rated at 4.0 out of 10 on MySchoolScout and ranks 28th percentile among schools in Washington, placing it at number 1633 out of 2261 schools statewide. The school’s academic score is 1.3/10, with only 19% proficiency in ELA/Reading and 17% proficiency in Math across all grades. While the current test scores indicate areas for improvement, Inchelium Middle School focuses on student development and fostering a supportive learning environment.

The small community of Inchelium is tight-knit, offering students a close-knit setting where they can grow and thrive with dedicated teachers who know them well.

With an enrollment of 43 students, Inchelium Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Inchelium Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1, Inchelium Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.