Serving 472 students in grades 6-8, Stanwood 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 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stanwood Middle School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stanwood 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 Stanwood Middle School is 0.38, 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
#1329 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
78%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Stanwood Middle School's ranking?
Stanwood Middle School is ranked #1329 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Stanwood Middle School often compared to?
Stanwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Port Susan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Stanwood Middle School?
472 students attend Stanwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Stanwood Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stanwood Middle School?
Stanwood Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Stanwood Middle School offer ?
Stanwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stanwood Middle School part of?
Stanwood Middle School is part of Stanwood-Camano School District.
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