Below Average
#2038 of 2,228 schools in WA
Orcas Island Middle School
Middle School · Orcas Island School District · Eastsound, WA
A middle school in Eastsound, WA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
715 SCHOOL RD, Eastsound, WA 98245
- Math 31% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orcas Island Middle School score 39% 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 10 points since 2018, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Orcas Island 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average591/100K
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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
$76,579
Median home value
$694,100
Median rent
$1,341/mo
College educated
52.2%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98245; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis K-12Enrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 320 | 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.
Orcas Island School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,496NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orcas Island Middle School is listed in Orcas Island School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orcas Island Middle School
Orcas Island Middle School is a public middle school in Eastsound, WA, part of Orcas Island School District, serving approximately 91 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,038 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orcas Island Middle School
What grades does Orcas Island Middle School serve?
Orcas Island Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Orcas Island Middle School?
Orcas Island Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orcas Island Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orcas Island Middle School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orcas Island Middle School rank in WA?
Orcas Island Middle School ranks #2,038 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Orcas Island Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orcas Island Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Orcas Island Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orcas Island Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Orcas Island Middle School a charter school?
No, Orcas Island Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orcas Island Middle School a Title I school?
No, Orcas Island Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orcas Island Middle School?
44.0% of students at Orcas Island 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
- 91
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.6%
- Phone
- (360) 376-2287
- Area population (ZIP 98245)
- 4,206
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 52.1
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 98245; 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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