Friday Harbor Middle School vs. Orcas Island Middle School
Should you attend Friday Harbor Middle School or Orcas Island Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Orcas Island Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Overview
Serving 177 students in grades 6-8, Friday Harbor 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 91 students in grades 6-8, Orcas Island 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
177 students
91 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1164 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1238 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
55
25
Grade 7 Students
53
33
Grade 8 Students
69
33
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
23%
31%
% Black
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1%
% White
75%
60%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
11%
