Serving 62 students in grades 6-8, Selkirk Middle School ranks in the top 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Selkirk Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Selkirk Middle School's student population of 62 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Selkirk Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Selkirk Middle School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1032 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
84%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selkirk Middle School's ranking?
Selkirk Middle School is ranked #1032 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Selkirk Middle School?
62 students attend Selkirk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Selkirk Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Selkirk Middle School?
Selkirk Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Selkirk Middle School offer ?
Selkirk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Selkirk Middle School part of?
Selkirk Middle School is part of Selkirk School District.
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