Serving 506 students in grades 5-8, Cashmere Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cashmere Middle School's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cashmere Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cashmere Middle School is 0.53, which is less 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
#530 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
36%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
59%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cashmere Middle School's ranking?
Cashmere Middle School is ranked #530 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cashmere Middle School often compared to?
Cashmere Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foothills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Cashmere Middle School?
506 students attend Cashmere Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Cashmere Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cashmere Middle School?
Cashmere Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cashmere Middle School offer ?
Cashmere Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Cashmere Middle School part of?
Cashmere Middle School is part of Cashmere School District.
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