Lind-Ritzville Middle School

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Lind-Ritzville Middle School ranks 362 nd of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lind-Ritzville Middle School is a small public middle school in Lind, Washington, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of just 53. The school has a unique profile, with a very low student-teacher ratio, high spending per student, and a student body that is predominantly White and Hispanic.

One of the standout features of Lind-Ritzville Middle School is its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.5 to 8.1 students per teacher over the past few years. This is significantly lower than the nearby Lind Ritzville Middle School, which did not report its student-teacher ratio. Additionally, Lind-Ritzville Middle School has seen a substantial increase in spending per student, from $27,946 in 2018-2019 to $77,682 in 2021-2022, much higher than the $9,949 per student spent at the nearby Lind Ritzville Middle School. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math significantly below the state's.

While Lind-Ritzville Middle School's overall academic performance is lower than the state average, its ranking for low socioeconomic status students is relatively higher, suggesting the school may be doing a better job of supporting its economically disadvantaged students. The school's racial demographics have also shifted over the years, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in Hispanic students. Compared to the Ritzville School District's Lind Ritzville Middle School, Lind-Ritzville Middle School has a stronger focus on providing more individualized attention and resources to its students, despite its lower academic performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

N 507 E St
Lind, WA 99341

(509) 677-3408

District: Lind School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
362^nd of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $77,682

Students who attend Lind-Ritzville Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lind-Ritzville High School

Feeder schools for Lind-Ritzville Middle School:

Elementary:

Lind Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 56

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.4%

Hispanic:

35.7%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lind-Ritzville Middle School ranks worse than 67.7% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.72. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), Hispanic (35.7%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lind-Ritzville Middle School is 9.3. (See more...)

Compare Lind-Ritzville Middle School employs 5.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lind-Ritzville Middle School is $77,682.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lind-Ritzville Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lind-Ritzville Middle School 362^nd of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Lind-Ritzville Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Lind School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lind School District 207^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lind-Ritzville Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lind-Ritzville Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2015	39.25	264^th	445	40.7%
2016	35.80	282^nd	443	36.3%
2017	27.40	328^th	435	24.6%
2018	29.35	317^th	437	27.5%
2019	21.19	420^th	512	18.0%
2021	35.50	340^th	529	35.7%
2022	26.63	405^th	541	25.1%
2023	30.22	373^rd	539	30.8%
2024	31.72	362^nd	535	32.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lind-Ritzville Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	37.63	294^th	448	34.4%
2021	52.94	183^rd	458	60.0%
2022	40.88	271^st	475	42.9%
2024	78.44	57^th	455	87.5%

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Rank History for White students at Lind-Ritzville Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	36.92	324^th	470	31.1%

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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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Lind-Ritzville Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	28	0	1	16	0	4	49
2014	26	1	3	15	0	4	49
2015	31	0	3	14	0	1	49
2016	30	0	2	13	0	1	46
2017	32	0	1	16	0	0	49
2018	25	1	0	16	0	0	42
2019	31	2	0	17	0	0	50
2020	29	0	0	16	1	0	46
2021	28	0	0	17	0	0	45
2022	24	1	0	19	0	1	45
2023	30	1	1	19	0	2	53
2024	31	0	2	20	0	3	56

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 Lind-Ritzville Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	49	3.7	13.2	67.3
2014	49	n/a	n/a	63.3
2015	49	4.0	12.2	63.3
2016	46	5.0	9.2	60.9
2017	49	5.6	8.7	61.2
2018	42	5.6	7.4	61.9
2019	50	5.0	10.0	76
2020	46	4.5	10.1	71.7
2021	45	5.4	8.1	68.9
2022	45	5.5	8.1	60
2023	53	6.9	7.5	75.5
2024	56	5.9	9.3	83.9

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 Lind-Ritzville Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	49	3.7	13.2	67.3
2014	49	n/a	n/a	63.3
2015	49	4.0	12.2	63.3
2016	46	5.0	9.2	60.9
2017	49	5.6	8.7	61.2
2018	42	5.6	7.4	61.9
2019	50	5.0	10.0	76
2020	46	4.5	10.1	71.7
2021	45	5.4	8.1	68.9
2022	45	5.5	8.1	60
2023	53	6.9	7.5	75.5
2024	56	5.9	9.3	83.9

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

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Personal Exemption	Polio	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	MMR	Pertussis
2018	70.6%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	17.7%	88.2%	70.6%	88.2%	82.4%	88.2%	70.6%
2019	88.2%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	5.9%	100.0%	88.2%	100.0%	94.1%	100.0%	88.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Personal Exemption	Polio	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	MMR	Pertussis
2019	94.0%	0.0%	0.0%	4.0%	100.0%	98.0%	100.0%	98.0%	100.0%	98.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lind-Ritzville Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,486 (5.3%)	$26,459 (94.7%)	$27,946
2020	$6,970 (10.6%)	$58,811 (89.4%)	$65,781
2021	$6,105 (9.5%)	$57,946 (90.5%)	$64,051
2022	$4,690 (6.0%)	$72,992 (94.0%)	$77,682

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lind-Ritzville 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 420^th of 512 Middle schools	Ranks 373^rd of 539 Middle schools	12.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lind-Ritzville Middle School)	43.8	19.1	24.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lind School District)	43.8	19.1	24.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	57.8	47.9	9.9%
6th Grade Math (Lind-Ritzville Middle School)	18.8	23.8	5.1%
6th Grade Math (Lind School District)	18.8	23.8	5.1%
6th Grade Math (Washington)	47.7	38.1	9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lind-Ritzville Middle School)	75	56.3	18.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lind School District)	75	56.3	18.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	62	52.1	9.9%
7th Grade Math (Lind-Ritzville Middle School)	25	43.8	18.8%
7th Grade Math (Lind School District)	25	43.8	18.8%
7th Grade Math (Washington)	49.9	38.6	11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lind-Ritzville Middle School)	46.7	28.6	18.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lind School District)	46.7	28.6	18.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	59.6	51.3	8.3%
8th Grade Math (Lind-Ritzville Middle School)	13.3	21.4	8.1%
8th Grade Math (Lind School District)	13.3	21.4	8.1%
8th Grade Math (Washington)	47.2	34.4	12.8%
8th Grade Science (Lind-Ritzville Middle School)	26.7	21.1	5.6%
8th Grade Science (Lind School District)	26.7	21.1	5.6%
8th Grade Science (Washington)	53.1	42.7	10.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lind-Ritzville Middle School)	55.3	33.3	22%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lind School District)	63.5	38.5	25%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)	61	52.9	8.1%
All Grades Math (Lind-Ritzville Middle School)	19.2	29.4	10.3%
All Grades Math (Lind School District)	33.7	24.1	9.5%
All Grades Math (Washington)	50.1	41	9%
All Grades Science (Lind-Ritzville Middle School)	26.7	21.1	5.6%
All Grades Science (Lind School District)	35	22.5	12.6%
All Grades Science (Washington)	52.7	49.2	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	50	53	6%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	17	19	11.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	31	30	3.2%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76%	75.5%	0.5%

Schools Near Lind-Ritzville Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Math (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lind-Ritzville Middle School	Public	6-8	N 507 E St	Lind	99341	Adams County	Lind School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 677-3408	56	6	9.3	83.9%	31 (55.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (35.7%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.4%)	31.7	362^nd of 535 public middle schools	32.3%		30.2	373^rd of 539 public middle schools	30.8%	11	28.6	28.6		30.0	53.3	34.0		25.0	33.3	25.5	$77,682	$4,690	$72,992
Lind Ritzville Middle School	Public	6-8	507 North E Stree	Lind	99341	Adams County	Ritzville School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 677-3408	96	1	72.1	45.8%	76 (79.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (17.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	24.4	408^th of 535 public middle schools	23.7%		23.4	422^nd of 539 public middle schools	21.7%	14	18.2	18.2	25.9	48.4	45.5	40.7	14.8	32.3	21.2	23.1	$9,949	$898	$9,051

Frequently Asked Questions about Lind-Ritzville Middle School

How many students attend Lind-Ritzville Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 56 students attended Lind-Ritzville Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Lind-Ritzville Middle School?

Students at Lind-Ritzville Middle School are 55% White, 36% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Lind-Ritzville Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lind-Ritzville Middle School usually go on to attend Lind-Ritzville High School

What district is Lind-Ritzville Middle School in?

Lind School District

Is Lind-Ritzville Middle School a good school?

Lind-Ritzville Middle School ranks 362^nd of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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