Serving 173 students in grades 7-8, Wayne M Henkle 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 35-39% (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 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wayne M Henkle Middle School's student population of 173 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wayne M Henkle 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 Wayne M Henkle Middle School is 0.52, 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
#999 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
32%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
62%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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 Wayne M Henkle Middle School's ranking?
Wayne M Henkle Middle School is ranked #999 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Wayne M Henkle Middle School?
173 students attend Wayne M Henkle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Wayne M Henkle Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne M Henkle Middle School?
Wayne M Henkle Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wayne M Henkle Middle School offer ?
Wayne M Henkle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Wayne M Henkle Middle School part of?
Wayne M Henkle Middle School is part of White Salmon Valley School District.
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