Below Average
#2014 of 2,228 schools in WA
Mcfarland Middle School
Middle School · Othello School District · Othello, WA
An Othello School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
790 S 10th Ave, Othello, WA 99344
- Math 15% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcfarland Middle School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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
83%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcfarland 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,603/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Othello), 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
$64,266
Median home value
$256,700
Median rent
$948/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99344; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Othello School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,260NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcfarland Middle School is listed in Othello School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcfarland Middle School
Mcfarland Middle School is a public middle school in Othello, WA, part of Othello School District, serving approximately 737 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,014 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcfarland Middle School
What grades does Mcfarland Middle School serve?
Mcfarland Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mcfarland Middle School?
Mcfarland Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 737 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcfarland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcfarland Middle School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcfarland Middle School rank in WA?
Mcfarland Middle School ranks #2,014 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Mcfarland Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcfarland Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Mcfarland Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcfarland Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mcfarland Middle School a charter school?
No, Mcfarland Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcfarland Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mcfarland Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcfarland Middle School?
83.0% of students at Mcfarland 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
- 737
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (509) 488-3326
- Area population (ZIP 99344)
- 19,458
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 26.7
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 99344; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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