Summary:
The city of Ocean Shores, Washington has only one middle school, North Beach Junior High School, which serves grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 162 students. The school is part of the North Beach School District No. 64, which is ranked 182 out of 247 school districts in Washington and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
North Beach Junior High School's student population is predominantly White (55.56%), with significant percentages of Hispanic (14.2%), Native American (11.73%), and students of two or more races (14.81%). Academically, the school's performance, as measured by SBAC and WCAS assessments, is generally below the state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, with proficiency rates of 31.82% in ELA, 20.45% in Math, and 43.64% in Science, compared to the state averages of 52.63%, 41.68%, and 49.73%, respectively. The school's performance has been consistently low, with rankings in the bottom 25% of Washington middle schools over the past three school years.
The school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students (78.4%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly economically disadvantaged population. The school's per-student spending for the 2021-2022 school year was $14,716, which is higher than the state average, and the student-teacher ratio is 18.4, slightly higher than the typical recommended range. These factors suggest that the school may need additional resources and support to address the needs of its student population and improve academic outcomes.
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