Serving 548 students in grades 7-8, Washington Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 548 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Washington Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Washington Middle School is ranked #4466 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
548 students attend Washington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Washington Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Washington Middle School offer ?
Washington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Washington Middle School part of?
This school is amazing and I will miss it sooo much! I am currently and 8th grader, going into Sonora and I was at WMS since 6th grade. It's like my second home!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - purpl
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 548 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
