Serving 471 students in grades 7-8, College Place Middle School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
College Place Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
College Place Middle School's student population of 471 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
College Place 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 College Place Middle School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1030 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
35%
26%
Black
12%
5%
White
40%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College Place Middle School's ranking?
College Place Middle School is ranked #1030 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are College Place Middle School often compared to?
College Place Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowdale Middle School, Brier Terrace Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend College Place Middle School?
471 students attend College Place Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of College Place Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Place Middle School?
College Place Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does College Place Middle School offer ?
College Place Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is College Place Middle School part of?
College Place Middle School is part of Edmonds School District.
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