Below Average
#1786 of 2,228 schools in WA
Tonasket Middle School
Middle School · Tonasket School District · Tonasket, WA
A middle school in Tonasket, WA serving grades 6th – 8th.
35MS HIGHWAY 20, Tonasket, WA 98855
- Math 19% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tonasket Middle School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 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 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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
80%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tonasket 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated722/100K
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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
$51,063
Median home value
$230,100
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98855; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonasket Outreach SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 103 | 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.
Tonasket School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tonasket Middle School is listed in Tonasket School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tonasket Middle School
Tonasket Middle School is a public middle school in Tonasket, WA, part of Tonasket School District, serving approximately 225 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,786 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tonasket Middle School
What grades does Tonasket Middle School serve?
Tonasket Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tonasket Middle School?
Tonasket Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonasket Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tonasket Middle School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tonasket Middle School rank in WA?
Tonasket Middle School ranks #1,786 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Tonasket Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tonasket Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Tonasket Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tonasket Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tonasket Middle School a charter school?
No, Tonasket Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tonasket Middle School a Title I school?
No, Tonasket Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tonasket Middle School?
80.0% of students at Tonasket 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
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Okanogan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.3%
- Phone
- (509) 486-2147
- Area population (ZIP 98855)
- 5,615
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
Official sources & links
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 98855; 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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