Serving 874 students in grades 6-8, Shahala Middle School ranks in the top 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 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 874 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shahala Middle School's student population of 874 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
874 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shahala 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 Shahala Middle School is 0.70, which is more 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
#999 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
9%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
48%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shahala Middle School's ranking?
Shahala Middle School is ranked #999 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Shahala Middle School often compared to?
Shahala Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyridge Middle School, Alki Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Shahala Middle School?
874 students attend Shahala Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Shahala Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shahala Middle School?
Shahala Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Shahala Middle School offer ?
Shahala Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shahala Middle School part of?
Shahala Middle School is part of Evergreen School District (Clark).
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