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#921 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 41% in state

Jemtegaard Middle School

Middle School · Washougal School District · Washougal, WA

A Washougal School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

35300 SE Evergreen Hwy, Washougal, WA 98671

  • Math 40% vs WA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs WA 49% (2024)
  • 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.3% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.3% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.8 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.6:1
District spending per student$17,867
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Students at Jemtegaard Middle School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 SBA)
School
State
38%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 SBA)
School
State
49%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 47% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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

45.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jemtegaard 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. Open the Portland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,332/100K

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

$104,498

Median home value

$532,100

Median rent

$1,566/mo

College educated

30.3%

Homeownership

78.8%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98671; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Washougal Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.2 mi23Compare →
Corbett SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–123.3 mi1,062Compare →
Canyon Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.26–84.4 mi170Compare →
Camas Connect AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.8K–124.6 mi146Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Washougal School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$17,867NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Jemtegaard Middle School

Jemtegaard Middle School is a public middle school in Washougal, WA, part of Washougal School District, serving approximately 433 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #921 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jemtegaard Middle School

What grades does Jemtegaard Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Jemtegaard Middle School?

Jemtegaard Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Jemtegaard Middle School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jemtegaard Middle School rank in WA?

Jemtegaard Middle School ranks #921 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Jemtegaard Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jemtegaard Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Jemtegaard Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jemtegaard Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jemtegaard Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Jemtegaard Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

45.7% of students at Jemtegaard 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
433
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%
Area population (ZIP 98671)
23,669
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
41.5
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 98671; 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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