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#1527 of 2,228 schools in WA
Toppenish Middle School
Middle School · Toppenish School District · Toppenish, WA
A middle school in Toppenish, WA serving grades 6th – 8th.
104 GOLDENDALE AVENUE, Toppenish, WA 98948
- Math 15% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Toppenish Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 18% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (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
92.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Toppenish 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 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,608/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Toppenish), 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
$67,217
Median home value
$217,800
Median rent
$978/mo
College educated
8.8%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98948; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Worship Center AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–10 | 2.6 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Zillah Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Northwest AllprepEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | Not available | 126 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Toppenish School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,015NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Toppenish Middle School is listed in Toppenish School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Toppenish Middle School
Toppenish Middle School is a public middle school in Toppenish, WA, part of Toppenish School District, serving approximately 772 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,527 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Toppenish Middle School
What grades does Toppenish Middle School serve?
Toppenish Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Toppenish Middle School?
Toppenish Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 772 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toppenish Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Toppenish Middle School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Toppenish Middle School rank in WA?
Toppenish Middle School ranks #1,527 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Toppenish Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Toppenish 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 Toppenish Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Toppenish Middle School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Toppenish Middle School a charter school?
No, Toppenish Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Toppenish Middle School a Title I school?
No, Toppenish Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Toppenish Middle School?
92.4% of students at Toppenish 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
- 772
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (509) 865-2730
- Area population (ZIP 98948)
- 12,960
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 28.1
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 98948; 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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