Below Average
#1874 of 2,228 schools in WA
Laurin Middle School
Middle School · Battle Ground School District · Battle Ground, WA
A Battle Ground School District middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604
- Math 27% vs WA 39% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laurin Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 33% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 37 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Laurin Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,119/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Battle Ground), 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
$108,616
Median home value
$543,500
Median rent
$1,492/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98604; 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; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool Infant OtherEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Valley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 5–8 | 2.4 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Firm Foundation Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Homelink RiverEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 921 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Battle Ground School District
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #17 of 20
- District spending per student
- $16,420NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laurin Middle School is listed in Battle Ground School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laurin Middle School
Laurin Middle School is a public middle school in Battle Ground, WA, part of Battle Ground School District, serving approximately 730 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,874 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laurin Middle School
What grades does Laurin Middle School serve?
Laurin Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Laurin Middle School?
Laurin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 730 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurin Middle School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laurin Middle School rank in WA?
Laurin Middle School ranks #1,874 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Laurin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Laurin Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurin Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Laurin Middle School a charter school?
No, Laurin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laurin Middle School a Title I school?
No, Laurin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laurin Middle School?
53.7% of students at Laurin 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 730
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (360) 885-5200
- Area population (ZIP 98604)
- 38,550
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 98604; 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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