Serving 568 students in grades 6-8, Sequim 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 33% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sequim Middle School's student population of 568 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sequim 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 Sequim Middle School is 0.41, 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
#1258 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
76%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
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 Sequim Middle School's ranking?
Sequim Middle School is ranked #1258 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sequim Middle School often compared to?
Sequim Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stevens Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sequim Middle School?
568 students attend Sequim Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sequim Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequim Middle School?
Sequim Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sequim Middle School offer ?
Sequim Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sequim Middle School part of?
Sequim Middle School is part of Sequim School District.
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