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#1027 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 46% in state
John Sager Middle School
Middle School · College Place School District · College Place, WA
A College Place School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1775 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, College Place, WA 99324
- Math 33% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Sager Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Sager 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,916/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (College Place), 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
$64,485
Median home value
$338,600
Median rent
$1,121/mo
College educated
36.8%
Homeownership
66.1%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99324; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–9 | 0.2 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Garrison Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| St Basil Academy of Classical StudiesPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–9 | 4.0 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 575 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
College Place School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Sager Middle School is listed in College Place School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Sager Middle School
John Sager Middle School is a public middle school in College Place, WA, part of College Place School District, serving approximately 349 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,027 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Sager Middle School
What grades does John Sager Middle School serve?
John Sager Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John Sager Middle School?
John Sager Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Sager Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Sager Middle School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Sager Middle School rank in WA?
John Sager Middle School ranks #1,027 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is John Sager Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Sager Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 John Sager Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Sager Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John Sager Middle School a charter school?
No, John Sager Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Sager Middle School a Title I school?
No, John Sager Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Sager Middle School?
55.9% of students at John Sager 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
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Walla Walla County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.7%
- Phone
- (509) 525-5300
- Area population (ZIP 99324)
- 10,171
- Area median age
- 31.9
Official sources & links
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 99324; 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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