Middle Schools in Royal School District

The Royal School District in Washington state is home to two middle schools: Royal Intermediate School and Royal Middle School. Both schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 80% of students identifying as Hispanic.

While the two schools share some similarities, there are notable differences in their academic performance. Royal Intermediate School has higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science across all grades, but Royal Middle School has higher proficiency rates in Math for 7th and 8th grades. Additionally, Royal Middle School has a higher statewide ranking, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, compared to a 1-star rating for Royal Intermediate School.

Both schools face challenges with a socioeconomically disadvantaged student population, as evidenced by the high free/reduced lunch rates of over 80%. The difference in spending per student between the two schools ($1,390) and the lower student-teacher ratio at Royal Intermediate School (17.4 compared to 19.8 at Royal Middle School) may contribute to the observed performance differences between the schools.