Chief Umtuch Middle School

700 Nw 9th St
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 553 students in grades 5-8, Chief Umtuch 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 41% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher 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 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Chief Umtuch Middle School's student population of 553 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
553 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Chief Umtuch 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 Chief Umtuch Middle School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#905 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
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41%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chief Umtuch Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chief Umtuch Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
9%
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Hispanic
11%
26%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
82%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
4%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Chief Umtuch Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chief Umtuch Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chief Umtuch Middle School's ranking?
Chief Umtuch Middle School is ranked #905 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Chief Umtuch Middle School often compared to?
Chief Umtuch Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cam Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Chief Umtuch Middle School?
553 students attend Chief Umtuch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Chief Umtuch Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chief Umtuch Middle School?
Chief Umtuch Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Chief Umtuch Middle School offer ?
Chief Umtuch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Chief Umtuch Middle School part of?
Chief Umtuch Middle School is part of Battle Ground School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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