Serving 859 students in grades 6-8, Ellen Ochoa Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 8% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 859 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ellen Ochoa Middle School's student population of 859 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
859 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ellen Ochoa Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellen Ochoa Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2106 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
93%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellen Ochoa Middle School's ranking?
Ellen Ochoa Middle School is ranked #2106 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ellen Ochoa Middle School often compared to?
Ellen Ochoa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcloughlin Middle School, Stevens Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Ellen Ochoa Middle School?
859 students attend Ellen Ochoa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ellen Ochoa Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellen Ochoa Middle School?
Ellen Ochoa Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ellen Ochoa Middle School offer ?
Ellen Ochoa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ellen Ochoa Middle School part of?
Ellen Ochoa Middle School is part of Pasco School District.
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