Serving 53 students in grades 6-8, Lind-ritzville 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lind-ritzville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lind-ritzville Middle School's student population of 53 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lind-ritzville 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 Lind-ritzville Middle School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1762 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
36%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
56%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lind-ritzville Middle School's ranking?
Lind-ritzville Middle School is ranked #1762 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Lind-ritzville Middle School?
53 students attend Lind-ritzville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lind-ritzville Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lind-ritzville Middle School?
Lind-ritzville Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lind-ritzville Middle School offer ?
Lind-ritzville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lind-ritzville Middle School part of?
Lind-ritzville Middle School is part of Lind School District.
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