Serving 809 students in grades 6-8, Shahala Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 809 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Shahala Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shahala Middle School is 0.70, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Shahala Middle School?
809 students attend Shahala Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Shahala Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shahala Middle School?
Shahala Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Shahala Middle School offer ?
Shahala Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shahala Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 809 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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