Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School

265 South Third St
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School's student population of 271 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
271 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas 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 Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School is 0.35, 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)
#1164 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas 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.
45-49%
53%
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40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
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
n/a
5%
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White
80%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
7%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School's ranking?
Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School is ranked #1164 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School often compared to?
Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilda Lahti Elementary School, Astoria Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School?
271 students attend Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School?
Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School offer ?
Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School part of?
Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School is part of Wahkiakum School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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