Hood Canal Middle School (Closed 2023)

Hood Canal 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
100 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
6 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(18-19)
25-29%
50%
(18-19)
35-39%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
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American Indian
(19-20)
36%
1%
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Asian
(19-20)
n/a
8%
Hispanic
(19-20)
10%
24%
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Black
(19-20)
n/a
5%
White
(19-20)
42%
53%
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Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)
12%
8%
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n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Hood Canal Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
86%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hood Canal Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Hood Canal Middle School?
100 students attend Hood Canal Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Hood Canal Middle School students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Hood Canal Middle School offer ?
Hood Canal Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hood Canal Middle School part of?
Hood Canal Middle School is part of Hood Canal School District.

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