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Selah Middle School
Middle School · Selah School District
411 North First Street, Selah, WA 98942
Enrollment
909
Student-Teacher
18.9:1
Score
5.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
909
Student-Teacher
18.9:1
Score
5.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Washington schools
#1,519 of 2,228
In Selah
#3 of 5
public schools
In district
#3 of 5
Selah School District
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About Selah Middle School
Selah Middle School is a public middle school in Selah, WA, part of Selah School District. Selah Middle School serves approximately 909 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Selah Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,519 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Structured state assessment records for Selah Middle School show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- WA avg 6.0
What Parents Should Know
37% of students at Selah Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Selah Middle School — Students at Selah Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
61.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores WA SBA (2023-24)
Based on 22 test records from WA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.
How Selah Middle School Compares
See how Selah Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
411 North First Street, Selah, WA 98942
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Selah Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Robertson Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Yakima), which scores notably higher. Another option is Roosevelt Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 4.2 miles away, in nearby Yakima), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Barge-Lincoln Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Yakima), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Selah, see our Selah schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| John Campbell Primary School Selah | 0.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Selah High School Selah | 0.3 mi | 3.1 |
| Selah Academy Online Selah | 0.5 mi | — |
| Selah HomeLink Selah | 0.5 mi | — |
| VIKING CHOICE Selah | 0.5 mi | — |
| Robert Lince Early Learning Center Selah | 0.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Selah Intermediate School Selah | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| Stanton Academy Yakima | 2.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Barge-Lincoln Elementary School Yakima | 3.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Discovery Early Learning Center Yakima | 3.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Garfield Elementary School Yakima | 3.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Ridgeview Group Home Yakima | 3.6 mi | — |
| Juvenile Detention Center Yakima | 3.6 mi | — |
| Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital dba Children's Village Yakima | 3.6 mi | — |
| Robertson Elementary Yakima | 3.9 mi | 8.5 |
| ST JOSEPH MARQUETTE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Yakima | 3.9 mi | 6.6 |
| K-8 Learning Lab Yakima | 3.9 mi | 4.0 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Yakima | 4.2 mi | 8.1 |
| ESD 105 Open Doors Yakima | 4.2 mi | — |
| NACHES VALLEY ESD 105 OPEN DOORS Yakima | 4.2 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98942 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$83,251
Median Home Value
$352,100
Median Rent
$1,354/mo
Population
18,564
College Educated
24.7%
Homeownership
74.6%
Avg Commute
19.4 min
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Median Age
36.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Alderwood Middle School Lynnwood, WA | 5.5 |
| Columbia Middle School Moses Lake, WA | 5.5 |
| Fairview Middle School Bremerton, WA | 5.5 |
| Frontier Middle School Graham, WA | 5.5 |
| Kalles Junior High Puyallup, WA | 5.5 |
| Morgan Middle School Ellensburg, WA | 5.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Selah Middle School
What grades does Selah Middle School serve?
Selah Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Selah Middle School?
Selah Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 909 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Selah Middle School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Selah Middle School rank in WA?
Selah Middle School ranks #1,519 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Selah Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Selah Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Selah Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Selah Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Selah Middle School a charter school?
No, Selah Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Selah Middle School a Title I school?
No, Selah Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Selah Middle School?
61.9% of students at Selah 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 909
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 61.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (509) 698-8400
Resources & Links
District
Selah School District- District Enrollment
- 3,798
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,615
- District Rank
- #3 of 5
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