Chelan Middle School

Summary:

Chelan Middle School is a public middle school in Chelan, Washington, serving 324 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Lake Chelan School District, which is ranked 153 out of 247 districts in the state.

Chelan Middle School faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance across key metrics. The school has a higher Hispanic student population (53.4%) compared to the state average, and its proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are all below state and district averages, particularly in 8th grade Math where only 20% of students are proficient. While White students perform better than other subgroups, Hispanic students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform significantly worse, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to address these achievement gaps. The school's ranking and rating have also declined over the past decade, from a high of 4 stars to just 2 stars in recent years.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $17,022, the academic performance remains below average, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources. However, one bright spot is the exceptional performance of migrant students at Chelan Middle School, who rank in the top 10% of Washington middle schools for this subgroup. Understanding the factors contributing to their success could provide valuable insights for improving outcomes for other student populations at the school.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 215 Webster
       Chelan, WA  98816


(509) 682-4073

District: Lake Chelan School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
304th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,022 Help


Students who attend Chelan Middle School usually attend:

High:    Chelan High School

Feeder schools for Chelan Middle School:

Elementary:    Morgen Owings Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  324

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.4%
White:
44.4%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.4% Help


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Compare Details Chelan Middle School ranks worse than 56.8% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.4%), White (44.4%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chelan Middle School is 17.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chelan Middle School is $17,022.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chelan Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chelan Middle School 304th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Chelan Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Lake Chelan School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Chelan School District 153rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chelan Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Chelan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.93 198th 421 53.0%
2005 69.09 119th 425 72.0%
2006 60.73 155th 449 65.5%
2007 65.09 137th 463 70.4%
2008 56.91 185th 466 60.3%
2009 58.84 183rd 476 61.6%
2010 41.84 299th 483 38.1%
2011 44.82 285th 492 42.1%
2012 33.79 354th 497 28.8%
2013 20.89 421st 498 15.5%
2015 27.34 330th 445 25.8%
2016 40.64 263rd 443 40.6%
2018 69.21 122nd 437 72.1%
2019 53.51 231st 512 54.9%
2021 23.45 409th 529 22.7%
2022 34.79 354th 541 34.6%
2023 39.76 306th 539 43.2%
2024 40.99 304th 535 43.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chelan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.14 24th 135 82.2%
2019 63.04 21st 100 79.0%
2023 31.11 30th 57 47.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chelan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.31 104th 268 61.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chelan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.85 70th 349 79.9%
2019 56.95 160th 448 64.3%
2021 21.45 396th 458 13.5%
2022 36.37 307th 475 35.4%
2023 39.46 278th 463 40.0%
2024 44.45 238th 455 47.7%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Chelan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.49 13th 43 69.8%
2021 74.98 3rd 38 92.1%
2022 69.87 7th 36 80.6%
2023 90.54 2nd 36 94.4%
See the entire list of Best Washington Middle Schools for Migrant Students!

Rank History for Female students at Chelan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.00 139th 376 63.0%
2019 49.14 228th 452 49.6%
2021 13.46 431st 469 8.1%
2022 27.95 346th 479 27.8%
2023 31.54 323rd 464 30.4%
2024 43.77 249th 464 46.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Chelan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.65 116th 371 68.7%
2019 57.22 176th 453 61.1%
2021 35.24 302nd 476 36.6%
2022 41.11 268th 480 44.2%
2023 46.25 223rd 470 52.6%
2024 37.00 280th 466 39.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chelan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.45 147th 259 43.2%
2019 49.81 158th 344 54.1%
2021 20.54 301st 353 14.7%
2022 29.94 251st 360 30.3%
2023 33.07 225th 336 33.0%
2024 36.64 203rd 344 41.0%
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Rank History for White students at Chelan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.04 48th 325 85.2%
2019 68.98 125th 470 73.4%
2021 48.67 236th 480 50.8%
2022 67.55 127th 488 74.0%
2023 61.98 158th 488 67.6%
2024 62.43 164th 486 66.3%
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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 Chelan Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 176 1 0 23 1 n/a n/a 0 201
1989 164 1 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1990 162 0 0 45 1 n/a n/a 0 208
1991 170 0 0 62 1 n/a n/a 0 233
1992 204 1 0 52 2 n/a n/a 0 259
1993 211 1 0 48 2 n/a n/a 0 262
1994 214 1 1 66 5 n/a n/a 0 287
1995 247 0 3 85 5 n/a n/a 0 340
1996 247 0 3 85 5 n/a n/a 0 340
1997 211 1 5 95 3 n/a n/a 0 315
1998 193 0 10 97 5 n/a n/a 0 305
1999 136 0 6 65 1 n/a n/a 0 208
2000 145 0 3 78 2 n/a n/a 0 228
2001 135 0 4 75 4 n/a n/a 0 218
2002 192 1 1 97 4 n/a n/a 0 295
2003 192 1 1 97 4 n/a n/a 0 295
2004 203 0 1 105 4 n/a n/a 0 313
2005 181 0 1 109 5 n/a n/a 0 296
2006 178 0 1 128 6 n/a n/a 1 314
2007 171 0 1 122 6 n/a n/a 2 302
2008 166 0 1 136 4 n/a n/a 2 309
2009 146 0 1 140 4 n/a n/a 2 293
2010 155 1 2 149 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2011 139 0 0 154 0 0 14 0 307
2012 160 0 0 151 2 0 2 0 315
2013 144 0 0 171 4 0 3 0 322
2014 145 0 0 174 1 0 3 0 323
2015 167 0 0 182 0 0 3 0 352
2016 164 1 0 177 0 0 3 0 345
2017 149 2 0 164 0 0 5 0 320
2018 156 1 2 157 0 0 6 0 322
2019 159 1 3 164 0 0 3 0 330
2020 133 0 4 185 0 0 1 0 323
2021 113 0 3 178 0 0 0 0 294
2022 122 0 2 178 0 0 3 0 305
2023 144 0 2 173 0 0 5 0 324

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 Chelan Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 201 25.0 8.0 0
1989 191 28.0 6.8 n/a
1990 208 28.8 7.2 0
1991 233 30.0 7.7 n/a
1992 259 30.4 8.5 n/a
1993 262 31.9 8.2 n/a
1994 287 30.9 9.3 n/a
1995 340 41.3 8.2 n/a
1996 340 41.3 8.2 n/a
1997 315 41.3 7.6 n/a
1998 305 44.8 6.8 n/a
1999 208 13.6 15.3 n/a
2000 228 12.0 19.0 n/a
2001 218 12.1 18.0 n/a
2002 295 15.0 19.7 51.9
2003 295 15.0 19.7 51.9
2004 313 14.0 22.4 50.2
2005 296 13.8 21.4 52
2006 314 17.0 18.5 56.5
2007 302 15.5 19.5 56.3
2008 309 16.9 18.3 58
2009 293 16.9 17.3 63.6
2010 308 15.2 20.1 63
2011 307 16.6 18.4 63.5
2012 315 16.5 19.0 64.1
2013 322 16.1 19.9 68
2014 323 n/a n/a 70.3
2015 352 18.0 19.5 64.8
2016 345 18.0 19.1 62.3
2017 320 19.3 16.5 62.8
2018 322 19.4 16.5 59.6
2019 330 18.3 18.0 60
2020 323 18.9 17.0 63.8
2021 294 18.1 16.2 65
2022 305 20.1 15.1 61.6
2023 324 18.5 17.4 65.4

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 Chelan Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 201 25.0 8.0 0
1989 191 28.0 6.8 n/a
1990 208 28.8 7.2 0
1991 233 30.0 7.7 n/a
1992 259 30.4 8.5 n/a
1993 262 31.9 8.2 n/a
1994 287 30.9 9.3 n/a
1995 340 41.3 8.2 n/a
1996 340 41.3 8.2 n/a
1997 315 41.3 7.6 n/a
1998 305 44.8 6.8 n/a
1999 208 13.6 15.3 n/a
2000 228 12.0 19.0 n/a
2001 218 12.1 18.0 n/a
2002 295 15.0 19.7 51.9
2003 295 15.0 19.7 51.9
2004 313 14.0 22.4 50.2
2005 296 13.8 21.4 52
2006 314 17.0 18.5 56.5
2007 302 15.5 19.5 56.3
2008 309 16.9 18.3 58
2009 293 16.9 17.3 63.6
2010 308 15.2 20.1 63
2011 307 16.6 18.4 63.5
2012 315 16.5 19.0 64.1
2013 322 16.1 19.9 68
2014 323 n/a n/a 70.3
2015 352 18.0 19.5 64.8
2016 345 18.0 19.1 62.3
2017 320 19.3 16.5 62.8
2018 322 19.4 16.5 59.6
2019 330 18.3 18.0 60
2020 323 18.9 17.0 63.8
2021 294 18.1 16.2 65
2022 305 20.1 15.1 61.6
2023 324 18.5 17.4 65.4

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

Chelan Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201883.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.6%99.2%85.5%99.2%96.6%99.2%87.2%
201991.7%0.9%0.9%0.0%0.0%97.3%91.7%99.1%98.2%98.2%92.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.9%0.3%0.9%2.4%97.9%97.6%97.6%96.4%97.6%97.9%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $868 (5.1%) $16,111 (94.9%) $16,979
2020 $501 (4.9%) $9,825 (95.1%) $10,326
2021 $789 (5.3%) $14,005 (94.7%) $14,794
2022 $1,055 (6.2%) $15,967 (93.8%) $17,022

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chelan Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 231st of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 306th of 539 Middle schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chelan Middle School)52.351.5
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Chelan School District)52.352
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Chelan Middle School)49.541
 8.5%
   6th Grade Math (Lake Chelan School District)49.541.6
 7.9%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chelan Middle School)63.144.1
 18.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Chelan School District)63.144.1
 18.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Chelan Middle School)46.930.1
 16.8%
   7th Grade Math (Lake Chelan School District)46.930.1
 16.8%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chelan Middle School)65.347.2
 18.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Chelan School District)65.346.7
 18.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Chelan Middle School)46.524
 22.4%
   8th Grade Math (Lake Chelan School District)46.523.8
 22.7%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Chelan Middle School)55.733.7
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Lake Chelan School District)55.733.3
 22.3%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chelan Middle School)60.147.6
 12.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lake Chelan School District)54.845
 9.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Chelan Middle School)47.631.6
 16%
   All Grades Math (Lake Chelan School District)39.129.8
 9.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Chelan Middle School)55.733.7
 22%
   All Grades Science (Lake Chelan School District)46.841.8
 5%
   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 Students330324
 1.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic164173
 5.5%
Pacific Islander00
White159144
 9.4%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60%65.4%
 5.4%


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Students at Chelan Middle School are 53% Hispanic, 44% White, 2% Two or more races.

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

Chelan Middle School ranks 304th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 324 students attended Chelan 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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