Serving 105 students in grades 7-8, Jenkins Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Washington state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
105 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
3%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% WA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% WA state average).
How many students attend Jenkins Middle School?
105 students attend Jenkins Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Jenkins Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jenkins Middle School?
Jenkins Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Jenkins Middle School offer ?
Jenkins Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Jenkins Middle School part of?
Jenkins Middle School is part of Chewelah School District.
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