Below Average
#1929 of 2,228 schools in WA
Mcloughlin Middle School
Middle School · Pasco School District · Pasco, WA
A Pasco School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2803 N ROAD 88, Pasco, WA 99301
- Math 24% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcloughlin Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcloughlin 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,561/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pasco), 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
$82,517
Median home value
$353,300
Median rent
$1,195/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingspoint Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Ray Reynolds Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 1,289 | Compare → |
| Riverview Baptist Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Tri-city Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–10 | 3.0 mi | 98 | 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.
Pasco School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #21 of 28
- District spending per student
- $17,151NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcloughlin Middle School is listed in Pasco School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcloughlin Middle School
Mcloughlin Middle School is a public middle school in Pasco, WA, part of Pasco School District, serving approximately 1,087 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,929 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcloughlin Middle School
What grades does Mcloughlin Middle School serve?
Mcloughlin Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mcloughlin Middle School?
Mcloughlin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,087 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcloughlin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcloughlin Middle School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcloughlin Middle School rank in WA?
Mcloughlin Middle School ranks #1,929 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Mcloughlin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcloughlin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Mcloughlin Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcloughlin Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mcloughlin Middle School a charter school?
No, Mcloughlin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcloughlin Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mcloughlin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcloughlin Middle School?
66.1% of students at Mcloughlin 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
- 1,087
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.8%
- Phone
- (509) 547-4542
- Area population (ZIP 99301)
- 86,467
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 99301; 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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