Below Average
#2042 of 2,228 schools in WA
Lind Ritzville Middle School
Middle School · Ritzville School District · Lind, WA
A middle school in Lind, WA where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 340, Lind, WA 99341
- Math 22% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 96:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lind Ritzville Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2018, to 30% in 2024, across a 11-year record (2014–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
Based on 24 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lind Ritzville 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,938
Median home value
$245,300
Median rent
$780/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lind-ritzville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 56 | 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.
Ritzville School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,296NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lind Ritzville Middle School is listed in Ritzville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lind Ritzville Middle School
Lind Ritzville Middle School is a public middle school in Lind, WA, part of Ritzville School District, serving approximately 96 students in grades 6th-8th with a 96:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,042 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lind Ritzville Middle School
What grades does Lind Ritzville Middle School serve?
Lind Ritzville Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lind Ritzville Middle School?
Lind Ritzville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lind Ritzville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lind Ritzville Middle School is 96:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lind Ritzville Middle School rank in WA?
Lind Ritzville Middle School ranks #2,042 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Lind Ritzville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lind Ritzville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Lind Ritzville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lind Ritzville Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Lind Ritzville Middle School a charter school?
No, Lind Ritzville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lind Ritzville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lind Ritzville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lind Ritzville Middle School?
45.8% of students at Lind Ritzville 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
- 96
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 96:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (509) 677-3408
- Area population (ZIP 99341)
- 685
- Area median age
- 49.2
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 99341; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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