Very Good
#810 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 36% in state
Onalaska Middle School
Middle School · Onalaska School District · Onalaska, WA
A middle school in Onalaska, WA where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
540 Carlisle Avenue, Onalaska, WA 98570
- Math 36% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Onalaska Middle School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 45% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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
56.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Onalaska 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average561/100K
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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
$65,682
Median home value
$352,000
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Onalaska School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,970NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Onalaska Middle School is listed in Onalaska School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Onalaska Middle School
Onalaska Middle School is a public middle school in Onalaska, WA, part of Onalaska School District, serving approximately 218 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #810 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Onalaska Middle School
What grades does Onalaska Middle School serve?
Onalaska Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Onalaska Middle School?
Onalaska Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onalaska Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onalaska Middle School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Onalaska Middle School rank in WA?
Onalaska Middle School ranks #810 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Onalaska Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Onalaska Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Onalaska Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Onalaska Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Onalaska Middle School a charter school?
No, Onalaska Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Onalaska Middle School a Title I school?
No, Onalaska Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Onalaska Middle School?
56.4% of students at Onalaska 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
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lewis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (360) 978-4111
- Area population (ZIP 98570)
- 5,060
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 98570; 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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