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#526 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 24% in state

Manson Middle School

Middle School · Manson School District · Manson, WA

A middle school in Manson, WA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1000 Totem Pole Rd, Manson, WA 98831

  • Math 22% vs WA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs WA 49% (2024)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.38 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.3% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-17.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$20,260
Chronic Absenteeism18.2%

Students at Manson Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 SBA)
School
State
38%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 SBA)
School
State
49%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 24 points since 2018, to 30% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).

Show all 9 years
2012
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

Based on 26 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Manson 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average347/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,223

Median home value

$652,300

Median rent

$1,397/mo

College educated

32.3%

Homeownership

66.8%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98831; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Manson School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$20,260NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Manson Middle School

Manson Middle School is a public middle school in Manson, WA, part of Manson School District, serving approximately 154 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #526 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Manson Middle School

What grades does Manson Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Manson Middle School?

Manson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Manson Middle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Manson Middle School rank in WA?

Manson Middle School ranks #526 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Manson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Manson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Manson Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Manson Middle School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Manson Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Manson Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

63.6% of students at Manson 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
154
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Chelan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.2%
Area population (ZIP 98831)
4,020
Area median age
46.2
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 98831; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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