Castle Rock Middle School

Summary:

Castle Rock Middle School is a public middle school in Castle Rock, Washington, serving 348 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Castle Rock School District, which is ranked 222 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Castle Rock Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Washington middle schools, with academic performance, as measured by test scores, significantly below the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 27.36% of students were proficient in ELA and 9.43% in Math, compared to the state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for specific student subgroups, such as White students and male students, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of Washington middle schools. The school has a predominantly White student population, with 83-85% of students identifying as White, and a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 46-55% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Nearby middle schools, such as Kalama Middle School, Winlock Middle School, and schools in the Longview School District, generally outperform Castle Rock Middle School in academic achievement, with higher test scores and better overall rankings. These nearby schools also tend to have more diverse student populations, with lower percentages of White students and higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students. However, Castle Rock Middle School's student-to-teacher ratio and per-student spending are comparable to or higher than these nearby schools, suggesting that the root causes of the school's underperformance may lie in other factors, such as curriculum, instructional practices, or school leadership.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 615 Front Ave SW
       Castle Rock, WA  98611


(360) 501-2920

District: Castle Rock School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
502nd of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,246 Help


Students who attend Castle Rock Middle School usually attend:

High:    Castle Rock High School

Feeder schools for Castle Rock Middle School:

Elementary:    Castle Rock Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  348

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.6%
Hispanic:
8.9%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Castle Rock Middle School ranks worse than 93.8% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.6%), Hispanic (8.9%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Castle Rock Middle School is 16.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Castle Rock Middle School is $13,246.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Castle Rock Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Castle Rock Middle School 502nd of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Castle Rock Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Castle Rock School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Castle Rock School District 222nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Castle Rock Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Castle Rock Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.19 248th 421 41.1%
2005 42.80 266th 425 37.4%
2006 42.47 272nd 449 39.4%
2007 26.36 363rd 463 21.6%
2008 21.01 399th 466 14.4%
2009 23.70 391st 476 17.9%
2010 46.45 265th 483 45.1%
2011 38.02 332nd 492 32.5%
2012 27.00 390th 497 21.5%
2013 28.71 382nd 498 23.3%
2015 26.41 337th 445 24.3%
2016 23.23 349th 443 21.2%
2017 21.38 347th 435 20.2%
2018 34.63 285th 437 34.8%
2019 36.53 331st 512 35.4%
2021 20.06 433rd 529 18.1%
2022 22.74 428th 541 20.9%
2023 18.96 450th 539 16.5%
2024 10.33 502nd 535 6.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Castle Rock Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.10 96th 268 64.2%
2019 24.78 195th 231 15.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Castle Rock Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.76 201st 349 42.4%
2019 52.82 195th 448 56.5%
2021 20.51 402nd 458 12.2%
2022 26.93 378th 475 20.4%
2023 17.23 409th 463 11.7%
2024 16.79 398th 455 12.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Castle Rock Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.83 218th 376 42.0%
2019 41.03 275th 452 39.2%
2021 17.67 396th 469 15.6%
2022 23.54 374th 479 21.9%
2023 16.92 398th 464 14.2%
2024 13.53 413th 464 11.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Castle Rock Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.94 282nd 371 24.0%
2019 30.72 318th 453 29.8%
2021 26.24 353rd 476 25.8%
2022 24.69 376th 480 21.7%
2023 19.98 394th 470 16.2%
2024 9.94 436th 466 6.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Castle Rock Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.27 244th 344 29.1%
2022 27.27 268th 360 25.6%
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Rank History for White students at Castle Rock Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.28 285th 325 12.3%
2019 22.91 387th 470 17.7%
2021 12.59 451st 480 6.0%
2022 15.11 439th 488 10.0%
2023 10.95 455th 488 6.8%
2024 4.86 478th 486 1.6%
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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 Castle Rock Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 309 2 2 1 8 n/a n/a 0 322
1989 291 1 7 1 5 n/a n/a 0 305
1990 312 2 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 319
1991 294 2 6 2 6 n/a n/a 0 310
1992 315 2 2 4 11 n/a n/a 0 334
1993 324 2 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 333
1994 349 1 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 358
1995 328 2 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 338
1996 328 2 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 338
1997 305 2 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 314
1998 285 2 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1999 307 2 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 325
2000 309 2 2 13 4 n/a n/a 0 330
2001 319 2 3 10 3 n/a n/a 0 337
2002 331 3 0 9 6 n/a n/a 0 349
2003 331 3 0 9 6 n/a n/a 0 349
2004 353 1 1 12 2 n/a n/a 0 369
2005 325 2 1 13 4 n/a n/a 0 345
2006 309 4 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 329
2007 200 2 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 210
2008 204 4 1 8 5 n/a n/a 0 222
2009 197 3 5 9 5 n/a n/a 2 221
2010 192 3 8 9 4 n/a n/a 6 222
2011 174 3 5 22 3 0 7 0 214
2012 169 2 0 17 3 2 13 0 206
2013 155 0 0 21 4 2 15 0 197
2014 228 0 1 31 7 2 17 0 286
2015 232 1 1 27 2 3 17 0 283
2016 215 1 0 22 2 2 15 0 257
2017 218 1 0 20 2 1 12 0 254
2018 262 0 2 29 2 0 10 0 305
2019 273 1 2 26 4 2 12 0 320
2020 310 1 2 26 2 2 20 0 363
2021 280 0 4 20 2 2 21 0 329
2022 276 0 3 29 2 1 19 0 330
2023 291 1 0 31 5 0 20 0 348

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 Castle Rock Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 322 13.0 24.7 0
1989 305 15.0 20.3 n/a
1990 319 15.7 20.3 0
1991 310 15.7 19.7 n/a
1992 334 15.7 21.2 n/a
1993 333 15.7 21.2 n/a
1994 358 16.4 21.8 n/a
1995 338 16.4 20.6 n/a
1996 338 16.4 20.6 n/a
1997 314 15.4 20.4 n/a
1998 296 14.4 20.6 n/a
1999 325 14.4 22.6 n/a
2000 330 15.4 21.4 n/a
2001 337 14.9 22.6 n/a
2002 349 15.6 22.4 29.8
2003 349 15.6 22.4 29.8
2004 369 17.0 21.7 34.1
2005 345 16.6 20.8 31.3
2006 329 14.8 22.2 37.1
2007 210 16.9 12.4 41
2008 222 13.7 16.2 42.8
2009 221 13.7 16.1 37.4
2010 222 11.4 19.3 44.4
2011 214 11.2 19.0 48.6
2012 206 11.4 18.0 51.9
2013 197 11.5 17.1 52.3
2014 286 n/a n/a 53.8
2015 283 16.0 17.6 51.6
2016 257 17.0 15.1 52.5
2017 254 16.2 15.5 53.1
2018 305 16.7 18.2 50.2
2019 320 17.5 18.2 53.8
2020 363 17.5 20.7 47.9
2021 329 16.4 19.9 46.2
2022 330 18.0 18.3 50
2023 348 20.5 16.9 55.5

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 Castle Rock Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 322 13.0 24.7 0
1989 305 15.0 20.3 n/a
1990 319 15.7 20.3 0
1991 310 15.7 19.7 n/a
1992 334 15.7 21.2 n/a
1993 333 15.7 21.2 n/a
1994 358 16.4 21.8 n/a
1995 338 16.4 20.6 n/a
1996 338 16.4 20.6 n/a
1997 314 15.4 20.4 n/a
1998 296 14.4 20.6 n/a
1999 325 14.4 22.6 n/a
2000 330 15.4 21.4 n/a
2001 337 14.9 22.6 n/a
2002 349 15.6 22.4 29.8
2003 349 15.6 22.4 29.8
2004 369 17.0 21.7 34.1
2005 345 16.6 20.8 31.3
2006 329 14.8 22.2 37.1
2007 210 16.9 12.4 41
2008 222 13.7 16.2 42.8
2009 221 13.7 16.1 37.4
2010 222 11.4 19.3 44.4
2011 214 11.2 19.0 48.6
2012 206 11.4 18.0 51.9
2013 197 11.5 17.1 52.3
2014 286 n/a n/a 53.8
2015 283 16.0 17.6 51.6
2016 257 17.0 15.1 52.5
2017 254 16.2 15.5 53.1
2018 305 16.7 18.2 50.2
2019 320 17.5 18.2 53.8
2020 363 17.5 20.7 47.9
2021 329 16.4 19.9 46.2
2022 330 18.0 18.3 50
2023 348 20.5 16.9 55.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Castle Rock Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $901 (6.3%) $13,414 (93.7%) $14,315
2020 $1,270 (14.2%) $7,665 (85.8%) $8,935
2021 $1,357 (10.0%) $12,187 (90.0%) $13,544
2022 $1,564 (11.8%) $11,682 (88.2%) $13,246

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Castle Rock 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 331st of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 450th of 539 Middle schools
 18.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Castle Rock Middle School)57.331
 26.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Castle Rock School District)57.331
 26.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Castle Rock Middle School)30.316.4
 14%
   6th Grade Math (Castle Rock School District)30.316.4
 14%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Castle Rock Middle School)54.241.2
 13.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Castle Rock School District)54.241.2
 13.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Castle Rock Middle School)42.211.9
 30.4%
   7th Grade Math (Castle Rock School District)42.211.9
 30.4%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Castle Rock Middle School)59.835.1
 24.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Castle Rock School District)59.835.7
 24.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Castle Rock Middle School)33.918.2
 15.8%
   8th Grade Math (Castle Rock School District)33.918
 15.9%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Castle Rock Middle School)47.336.9
 10.4%
   8th Grade Science (Castle Rock School District)47.337.5
 9.8%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Castle Rock Middle School)57.135.6
 21.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Castle Rock School District)56.540
 16.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Castle Rock Middle School)3615.6
 20.4%
   All Grades Math (Castle Rock School District)36.720.7
 15.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Castle Rock Middle School)47.336.9
 10.4%
   All Grades Science (Castle Rock School District)49.243.2
 6%
   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 Students320348
 8.8%
African American11
American Indian45
 25%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic2631
 19.2%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White273291
 6.6%
Two or More Races1220
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.8%55.5%
 1.7%


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Students at Castle Rock Middle School are 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Castle Rock Middle School usually go on to attend Castle Rock High School

Castle Rock Middle School ranks in the bottom 6.2% of Washington middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 348 students attended Castle Rock 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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