Very Good
#530 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 24% in state
North Whidbey Middle School
Middle School · Oak Harbor School District · Oak Harbor, WA
An Oak Harbor School District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
67 NE Izett St., Oak Harbor, WA 98277
- Math 39% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Whidbey Middle School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 45% 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 57% (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
44.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where North Whidbey 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated991/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Harbor), 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
$79,326
Median home value
$455,300
Median rent
$1,651/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
59.5%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98277; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HomeconnectionEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Oak Harbor Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Bible Baptist Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 4.1 mi | 12 | 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.
Oak Harbor School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $18,813NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Whidbey Middle School is listed in Oak Harbor School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Whidbey Middle School
North Whidbey Middle School is a public middle school in Oak Harbor, WA, part of Oak Harbor School District, serving approximately 735 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #530 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Whidbey Middle School
What grades does North Whidbey Middle School serve?
North Whidbey Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend North Whidbey Middle School?
North Whidbey Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 735 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Whidbey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Whidbey 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 North Whidbey Middle School rank in WA?
North Whidbey Middle School ranks #530 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is North Whidbey Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Whidbey 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 North Whidbey Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Whidbey Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Whidbey Middle School a charter school?
No, North Whidbey Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Whidbey Middle School a Title I school?
No, North Whidbey Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Whidbey Middle School?
44.2% of students at North Whidbey 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 735
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Island County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (360) 279-5500
- Area population (ZIP 98277)
- 40,338
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 98277; 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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