Middle Schools in Evergreen School District (Clark)

The Evergreen School District (Clark) in Washington is home to 6 middle schools serving grades 6-8. These schools vary in their academic performance, with Shahala Middle School standing out as the top-performing school in the district and one of the highest-ranked middle schools in the state. In contrast, several other schools in the district, such as Covington Middle School and Cascade Middle School, consistently underperform compared to the district and state averages in key academic areas.

Shahala Middle School is the clear standout, ranking 170 out of 535 Washington middle schools and earning a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the Evergreen School District and the state in English Language Arts and Math proficiency across all grades. In contrast, the other schools in the district generally have lower rankings, with Pacific Middle School being the second-highest ranked at 333 out of 535.

The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and economic factors across the schools. Schools with higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students, such as Covington and Cascade, tend to have the lowest academic performance, highlighting potential equity issues that need to be addressed. Additionally, the schools with the highest spending per student are not necessarily the top performers, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving outcomes.