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#1292 of 2,228 schools in WA
Robert L Olds Junior High School
Middle School · North Franklin School District · Connell, WA
A North Franklin School District middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
PO Box 829, Connell, WA 99326
- Math 20% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert L Olds Junior High School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 27% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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
83.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert L Olds Junior High 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Connell), 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
$71,548
Median home value
$262,800
Median rent
$1,033/mo
College educated
9.3%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99326; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Franklin Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 39 | 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.
North Franklin School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,771NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert L Olds Junior High School is listed in North Franklin School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert L Olds Junior High School
Robert L Olds Junior High School is a public middle school in Connell, WA, part of North Franklin School District, serving approximately 309 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,292 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert L Olds Junior High School
What grades does Robert L Olds Junior High School serve?
Robert L Olds Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Robert L Olds Junior High School?
Robert L Olds Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert L Olds Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert L Olds Junior High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert L Olds Junior High School rank in WA?
Robert L Olds Junior High School ranks #1,292 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Robert L Olds Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert L Olds Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Robert L Olds Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert L Olds Junior High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Robert L Olds Junior High School a charter school?
No, Robert L Olds Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert L Olds Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Robert L Olds Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert L Olds Junior High School?
83.2% of students at Robert L Olds Junior High 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
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.1%
- Phone
- (509) 234-3931
- Area population (ZIP 99326)
- 5,875
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 99326; 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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