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Inchelium Middle School

Summary:

Inchelium Middle School is a small public middle school in Inchelium, Washington, serving around 48 students in grades 6-8. The school stands out for its high percentage of Native American students, consistently low academic performance, and high proportion of students from low-income families.

With 75% of its students identifying as Native American, compared to the state average of just 2%, Inchelium Middle School has a unique student population. However, this diversity is not reflected in the school's academic outcomes. The school consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests, with only 33.33% of students proficient in English Language Arts and just 16.22% proficient in Math, far below the state averages of 52.86% and 41.04%, respectively. Additionally, around 80% of Inchelium Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student body.

Despite these challenges, Inchelium Middle School's small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 10.3 to 12.4 students per teacher, suggest that students may receive more individualized attention. However, the school's consistent ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Washington middle schools and its 1-star rating from SchoolDigger indicate that the school has struggled to improve academic outcomes over an extended period. Interestingly, the school's Native American students perform relatively better than the overall student population, but female students and those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds lag significantly behind their peers statewide.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1 Hornet Avenue
       Inchelium, WA  99138

(509) 722-6181

District: Inchelium School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,916 Help


Students who attend Inchelium Middle School usually attend:

High:    Inchelium High School

Feeder schools for Inchelium Middle School:

Elementary:    Inchelium Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  48

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
75.0%
Two or more races:
14.6%
White:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Inchelium Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (75%), two or more races (14.6%), White (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Inchelium Middle School is 10.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Inchelium Middle School is $27,916.
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Rank History for Inchelium Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Inchelium Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.10 403rd 421 4.3%
2005 52.38 209th 425 50.8%
2006 30.41 344th 449 23.4%
2007 30.79 345th 463 25.5%
2008 20.39 402nd 466 13.7%
2009 15.25 430th 476 9.7%
2010 11.21 448th 483 7.2%
2011 4.84 477th 492 3.0%
2012 0.19 495th 497 0.4%
2013 0.53 495th 498 0.6%
2015 17.30 378th 445 15.1%
2016 19.09 377th 443 14.9%
2017 8.25 413th 435 5.1%
2018 4.34 430th 437 1.6%
2019 2.55 509th 512 0.6%
2021 8.26 509th 529 3.8%
2022 14.06 486th 541 10.2%
2023 28.40 389th 539 27.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Inchelium Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.17 446th 448 0.4%
2021 7.28 458th 458 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Inchelium Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.04 451st 452 0.2%
2021 9.25 453rd 469 3.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Inchelium Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.84 7th 12 41.7%
2019 34.42 10th 15 33.3%
2021 59.08 5th 11 54.5%
2023 77.63 2nd 5 60.0%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Inchelium Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 14 0 0 0 46 n/a n/a 0 60
2003 14 0 0 0 46 n/a n/a 0 60
2004 16 0 0 2 44 n/a n/a 0 62
2005 4 0 0 1 42 n/a n/a 0 47
2006 5 0 0 0 35 n/a n/a 0 40
2007 9 0 0 1 31 n/a n/a 0 41
2008 7 0 0 1 29 n/a n/a 0 37
2009 14 0 1 1 34 n/a n/a 0 50
2010 11 0 1 0 32 n/a n/a 0 44
2011 7 0 1 0 29 0 7 0 44
2012 3 0 1 0 36 0 7 0 47
2013 0 0 1 0 43 0 5 0 49
2014 0 0 3 1 38 0 7 0 49
2015 1 0 1 0 40 0 9 0 51
2016 2 0 0 1 36 0 7 0 46
2017 0 0 0 1 42 0 7 0 50
2018 0 0 0 0 43 0 6 0 49
2019 0 0 0 0 46 0 8 0 54
2020 2 0 0 0 36 1 12 0 51
2021 3 0 0 0 42 1 9 0 55
2022 4 0 0 2 40 1 8 0 55
2023 4 0 0 1 36 0 7 0 48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Inchelium Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 60 4.1 14.6 n/a
2003 60 4.1 14.6 n/a
2004 62 3.0 20.7 n/a
2005 47 2.9 16.2 0
2006 40 3.7 10.8 0
2007 41 2.9 14.1 0
2008 37 3.1 11.9 0
2009 50 3.1 16.1 n/a
2010 44 2.9 14.9 n/a
2011 44 3.9 11.2 81.8
2012 47 5.6 8.3 76.6
2013 49 4.3 11.3 79.6
2014 49 n/a n/a 77.6
2015 51 2.0 25.5 84.3
2016 46 3.0 15.3 76.1
2017 50 2.8 17.4 74
2018 49 4.8 10.1 79.6
2019 54 4.9 10.9 77.8
2020 51 6.2 8.1 78.4
2021 55 5.3 10.3 80
2022 55 4.4 12.4 78.2
2023 48 4.6 10.3 81.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Inchelium Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 60 4.1 14.6 n/a
2003 60 4.1 14.6 n/a
2004 62 3.0 20.7 n/a
2005 47 2.9 16.2 0
2006 40 3.7 10.8 0
2007 41 2.9 14.1 0
2008 37 3.1 11.9 0
2009 50 3.1 16.1 n/a
2010 44 2.9 14.9 n/a
2011 44 3.9 11.2 81.8
2012 47 5.6 8.3 76.6
2013 49 4.3 11.3 79.6
2014 49 n/a n/a 77.6
2015 51 2.0 25.5 84.3
2016 46 3.0 15.3 76.1
2017 50 2.8 17.4 74
2018 49 4.8 10.1 79.6
2019 54 4.9 10.9 77.8
2020 51 6.2 8.1 78.4
2021 55 5.3 10.3 80
2022 55 4.4 12.4 78.2
2023 48 4.6 10.3 81.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Inchelium Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201879.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%79.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%79.0%
201985.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%85.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%85.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201987.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Inchelium Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,588 (9.7%) $24,218 (90.3%) $26,806
2020 $1,219 (7.5%) $14,943 (92.5%) $16,162
2021 $3,586 (12.6%) $24,764 (87.4%) $28,350
2022 $3,485 (12.5%) $24,432 (87.5%) $27,916

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Inchelium Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 509th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 389th of 539 Middle schools
 27.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Inchelium Middle School)22.233.3
 11.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Inchelium School District)22.233.3
 11.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Inchelium Middle School)26.745.5
 18.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Inchelium School District)26.745.5
 18.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Inchelium Middle School)2020
   8th Grade Math (Inchelium School District)2020
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.3
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Inchelium Middle School)13.336.4
 23%
   8th Grade Science (Inchelium School District)13.336.4
 23%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Inchelium Middle School)20.833.3
 12.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Inchelium School District)29.623.5
 6.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Inchelium Middle School)15.116.2
 1.1%
   All Grades Math (Inchelium School District)20.914.3
 6.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Inchelium Middle School)13.336.4
 23%
   All Grades Science (Inchelium School District)1723.1
 6.1%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5448
 11.1%
African American00
American Indian4636
 21.7%
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White04
Two or More Races87
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.8%81.3%
 3.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Inchelium Middle School

Students at Inchelium Middle School are 75% American Indian, 15% Two or more races, 8% White, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Inchelium Middle School usually go on to attend Inchelium High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 48 students attended Inchelium Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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