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#1490 of 2,228 schools in WA
Wapato Middle School
Middle School · Wapato School District · Wapato, WA
A middle school in Wapato, WA where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1309 Kateri Lane, Wapato, WA 98951
- Math 11% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wapato Middle School score 15% 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 6 points since 2018, to 15% 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 29% (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
92.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wapato 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average465/100K
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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
$63,083
Median home value
$214,000
Median rent
$871/mo
College educated
10.8%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98951; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wapato Online Academy 6-8Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 8 | 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.
Wapato School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wapato Middle School is listed in Wapato School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wapato Middle School
Wapato Middle School is a public middle school in Wapato, WA, part of Wapato School District, serving approximately 701 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,490 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wapato Middle School
What grades does Wapato Middle School serve?
Wapato Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wapato Middle School?
Wapato Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 701 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wapato Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wapato Middle School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wapato Middle School rank in WA?
Wapato Middle School ranks #1,490 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Wapato Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wapato Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Wapato Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wapato Middle School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wapato Middle School a charter school?
No, Wapato Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wapato Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wapato Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wapato Middle School?
92.4% of students at Wapato 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
- 701
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.4%
- Phone
- (509) 877-2173
- Area population (ZIP 98951)
- 12,935
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 29.8
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 98951; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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