Serving 413 students in grades 6-8, La Center 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 27% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 413 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
La Center 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 La Center Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
La Center Middle School is ranked #1442 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend La Center Middle School?
413 students attend La Center Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of La Center Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Center Middle School?
La Center Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does La Center Middle School offer ?
La Center Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is La Center Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 413 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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