Serving 868 students in grades 6-8, Covington Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Covington Middle School's student population of 868 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
868 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
Covington Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Covington Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2044 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
32%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
45%
49%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Covington Middle School is ranked #2044 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Covington Middle School often compared to?
Covington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hockinson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Covington Middle School?
868 students attend Covington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Covington Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Covington Middle School?
Covington Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Covington Middle School offer ?
Covington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Covington Middle School part of?
Covington Middle School is part of Evergreen School District (Clark).
In what neighborhood is Covington Middle School located?
Covington Middle School is located in the Orchards neighborhood of Vancouver, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Orchards.
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Good Music program, new facilities
Administration is very poor.
this school is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!good staff and every thing! even lunch!!!!!!!!
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