La Conner Middle

Summary:

La Conner Middle is a public middle school in La Conner, WA, serving 117 students in grades 6-8 as part of the La Conner School District, which is ranked 216 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While La Conner Middle has a significantly higher percentage of Native American students (around 42%) compared to the state average, the school consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In 2023-2024, only 37.19% of all students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 52.63%. The school also ranks particularly low for its female students, male students, and low socioeconomic status students compared to other Washington middle schools, indicating significant achievement gaps. With a very high percentage of students (around 63%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, La Conner Middle faces significant socioeconomic challenges.

Despite relatively high spending per student, ranging from $11,372 to $23,601 over the past few years, La Conner Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Washington middle schools over the past several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, nearby schools like Anacortes Middle School and Coupeville Middle School demonstrate that higher academic performance is achievable in the region, even with similar student demographics. Addressing the challenges at La Conner Middle will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on targeted interventions, equitable resource allocation, and collaboration with the community to support student success.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 512 N. 6th St.
       La Conner, WA  98257-2103


(360) 466-3173

District: La Conner School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
420th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,154 Help


Students who attend La Conner Middle usually attend:

High:    La Conner High School

Feeder schools for La Conner Middle:

Elementary:    La Conner Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  117

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
41.9%
White:
37.6%
Hispanic:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details La Conner Middle ranks worse than 78.5% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (41.9%), White (37.6%), Hispanic (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Conner Middle is 13.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Conner Middle is $23,154.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Conner Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks La Conner Middle 420th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See La Conner Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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La Conner School District:

SchoolDigger ranks La Conner School District 216th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for La Conner Middle

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Rank History for all students at La Conner Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.13 254th 421 39.7%
2005 57.86 175th 425 58.8%
2006 57.86 176th 449 60.8%
2007 53.97 203rd 463 56.2%
2008 55.08 199th 466 57.3%
2009 50.80 233rd 476 51.1%
2010 63.50 157th 483 67.5%
2011 59.93 177th 492 64.0%
2012 59.21 187th 497 62.4%
2013 41.25 309th 498 38.0%
2015 36.33 286th 445 35.7%
2016 43.98 248th 443 44.0%
2017 39.46 267th 435 38.6%
2018 39.67 268th 437 38.7%
2019 24.47 402nd 512 21.5%
2021 15.40 473rd 529 10.6%
2022 16.38 470th 541 13.1%
2023 21.98 431st 539 20.0%
2024 23.31 420th 535 21.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Conner Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.66 284th 349 18.6%
2019 12.55 422nd 448 5.8%
2021 7.88 457th 458 0.2%
2022 9.10 471st 475 0.8%
2023 24.61 370th 463 20.1%
2024 19.47 391st 455 14.1%
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Rank History for Migrant students at La Conner Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.34 31st 43 27.9%
2019 27.07 30th 39 23.1%
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Rank History for Female students at La Conner Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.51 274th 376 27.1%
2019 18.52 387th 452 14.4%
2021 21.59 378th 469 19.4%
2022 22.10 382nd 479 20.3%
2023 34.00 300th 464 35.3%
2024 20.39 383rd 464 17.5%
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Rank History for Male students at La Conner Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.99 191st 371 48.5%
2019 31.05 316th 453 30.2%
2021 19.43 390th 476 18.1%
2022 16.55 415th 480 13.5%
2023 30.07 331st 470 29.6%
2024 28.63 331st 466 29.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at La Conner Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.73 5th 15 66.7%
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Rank History for White students at La Conner Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.57 136th 325 58.2%
2019 42.33 288th 470 38.7%
2021 37.34 297th 480 38.1%
2022 40.94 287th 488 41.2%
2023 52.18 214th 488 56.1%
2024 53.69 210th 486 56.8%
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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 La Conner Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 52 1 0 7 40 n/a n/a 0 100
1989 65 1 0 13 41 n/a n/a 0 120
1990 68 1 0 7 43 n/a n/a 0 119
1991 75 0 4 12 38 n/a n/a 0 129
1992 78 0 3 9 39 n/a n/a 0 129
1993 93 0 3 9 34 n/a n/a 0 139
1994 102 0 3 19 37 n/a n/a 0 161
1995 101 0 2 24 48 n/a n/a 0 175
1996 101 0 2 24 48 n/a n/a 0 175
1997 110 0 3 14 41 n/a n/a 0 168
1998 131 0 4 12 49 n/a n/a 0 196
1999 122 0 3 9 40 n/a n/a 0 174
2000 118 0 2 9 32 n/a n/a 0 161
2001 106 0 3 14 28 n/a n/a 0 151
2002 101 1 1 8 29 n/a n/a 0 140
2003 101 1 1 8 29 n/a n/a 0 140
2004 107 1 3 8 32 n/a n/a 0 151
2005 105 0 3 10 46 n/a n/a 0 164
2006 98 1 4 10 40 n/a n/a 0 153
2007 91 0 5 10 39 n/a n/a 0 145
2008 100 0 4 9 45 n/a n/a 0 158
2009 96 0 3 8 47 n/a n/a 0 154
2010 94 1 2 12 44 n/a n/a 3 156
2011 94 3 1 13 34 0 1 0 146
2012 98 3 2 8 41 0 3 0 155
2013 82 2 2 10 46 0 3 0 145
2014 70 0 3 11 42 0 3 0 129
2015 67 0 2 16 43 0 3 0 131
2016 77 0 1 16 42 0 4 0 140
2017 79 0 0 11 51 0 4 0 145
2018 82 0 1 9 44 0 9 0 145
2019 82 1 0 17 48 0 9 0 157
2020 71 0 0 20 50 0 16 0 157
2021 54 0 0 22 49 0 14 0 139
2022 48 0 0 14 56 0 13 0 131
2023 44 0 0 12 49 0 12 0 117

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 La Conner Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 100 6.0 16.6 0
1989 120 6.0 20.0 n/a
1990 119 5.7 20.8 0
1991 129 6.2 20.8 n/a
1992 129 7.4 17.4 n/a
1993 139 6.8 20.4 n/a
1994 161 7.8 20.6 n/a
1995 175 8.7 20.1 n/a
1996 175 8.7 20.1 n/a
1997 168 9.1 18.5 n/a
1998 196 10.1 19.4 n/a
1999 174 9.2 18.9 n/a
2000 161 10.8 14.9 n/a
2001 151 10.7 14.1 n/a
2002 140 11.1 12.6 30.7
2003 140 11.1 12.6 30.7
2004 151 13.0 11.6 35.1
2005 164 12.7 12.9 44.5
2006 153 12.5 12.2 38.6
2007 145 9.3 15.6 44.1
2008 158 9.0 17.6 38
2009 154 9.0 17.1 40.3
2010 156 9.7 16.0 52.3
2011 146 10.0 14.6 47.3
2012 155 9.9 15.5 47.7
2013 145 9.7 14.9 49
2014 129 n/a n/a 52.7
2015 131 10.0 13.1 49.6
2016 140 11.0 12.7 47.1
2017 145 9.1 15.8 54.5
2018 145 9.3 15.5 55.2
2019 157 9.5 16.4 61.1
2020 157 9.5 16.4 63.1
2021 139 9.7 14.3 63.3
2022 131 9.7 13.3 62.6
2023 117 8.8 13.2 63.2

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 La Conner Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 100 6.0 16.6 0
1989 120 6.0 20.0 n/a
1990 119 5.7 20.8 0
1991 129 6.2 20.8 n/a
1992 129 7.4 17.4 n/a
1993 139 6.8 20.4 n/a
1994 161 7.8 20.6 n/a
1995 175 8.7 20.1 n/a
1996 175 8.7 20.1 n/a
1997 168 9.1 18.5 n/a
1998 196 10.1 19.4 n/a
1999 174 9.2 18.9 n/a
2000 161 10.8 14.9 n/a
2001 151 10.7 14.1 n/a
2002 140 11.1 12.6 30.7
2003 140 11.1 12.6 30.7
2004 151 13.0 11.6 35.1
2005 164 12.7 12.9 44.5
2006 153 12.5 12.2 38.6
2007 145 9.3 15.6 44.1
2008 158 9.0 17.6 38
2009 154 9.0 17.1 40.3
2010 156 9.7 16.0 52.3
2011 146 10.0 14.6 47.3
2012 155 9.9 15.5 47.7
2013 145 9.7 14.9 49
2014 129 n/a n/a 52.7
2015 131 10.0 13.1 49.6
2016 140 11.0 12.7 47.1
2017 145 9.1 15.8 54.5
2018 145 9.3 15.5 55.2
2019 157 9.5 16.4 61.1
2020 157 9.5 16.4 63.1
2021 139 9.7 14.3 63.3
2022 131 9.7 13.3 62.6
2023 117 8.8 13.2 63.2

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

La Conner Middle

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201838.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%2.0%94.0%42.0%92.0%94.0%92.0%48.0%
201942.1%0.0%1.8%0.0%3.5%89.5%49.1%91.2%86.0%91.2%50.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

La Conner Middle

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201959.0%0.0%0.6%3.9%98.1%98.7%98.1%95.5%97.4%98.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for La Conner Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,499 (6.4%) $22,102 (93.6%) $23,601
2020 $388 (3.4%) $10,983 (96.6%) $11,372
2021 $1,654 (8.5%) $17,768 (91.5%) $19,422
2022 $2,488 (10.7%) $20,666 (89.3%) $23,154

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

Impact of COVID-19 on La Conner Middle

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 402nd of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 431st of 539 Middle schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (La Conner Middle)45.331.7
 13.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (La Conner School District)45.331.7
 13.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (La Conner Middle)28.326.8
 1.5%
   6th Grade Math (La Conner School District)28.326.8
 1.5%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (La Conner Middle)56.347.9
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (La Conner School District)56.347.9
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (La Conner Middle)30.622.5
 8.2%
   7th Grade Math (La Conner School District)30.622.5
 8.2%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (La Conner Middle)43.534.8
 8.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (La Conner School District)43.534.8
 8.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (La Conner Middle)3713
 23.9%
   8th Grade Math (La Conner School District)3713
 23.9%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (La Conner Middle)43.529.2
 14.3%
   8th Grade Science (La Conner School District)43.529.2
 14.3%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (La Conner Middle)48.339.3
 9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (La Conner School District)50.340.5
 9.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (La Conner Middle)31.822.1
 9.6%
   All Grades Math (La Conner School District)33.725.9
 7.8%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (La Conner Middle)43.529.2
 14.3%
   All Grades Science (La Conner School District)45.237.7
 7.5%
   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 Students157117
 25.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian4849
 2.1%
Asian00
Hispanic1712
 29.4%
Pacific Islander00
White8244
 46.3%
Two or More Races912
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.1%63.2%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about La Conner Middle

Students who attend La Conner Middle usually go on to attend La Conner High School

Students at La Conner Middle are 42% American Indian, 38% White, 10% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 117 students attended La Conner Middle.

La Conner Middle ranks in the bottom 21.5% of Washington middle schools.


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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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