Serving 882 students in grades 6-8, Nelsen 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 22% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 882 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Nelsen 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 Nelsen Middle School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Nelsen Middle School is ranked #1727 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Nelsen Middle School often compared to?
Nelsen Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dimmitt Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Nelsen Middle School?
882 students attend Nelsen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Nelsen Middle School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nelsen Middle School?
Nelsen Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Nelsen Middle School offer ?
Nelsen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Nelsen Middle School part of?
It is a very good school quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities. Availability of music, art, sports, and other extracurricular activities.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Edwin
512/26/2017
Very good
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kimberly Long
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 882 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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