Is Robert L Olds Junior High School a good school?

Robert L Olds Junior High School ranks in the bottom 13.8% of Washington middle schools.

How many students attend Robert L Olds Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 309 students attended Robert L Olds Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Robert L Olds Junior High School?

Students at Robert L Olds Junior High School are 70% Hispanic, 27% White, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Robert L Olds Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Robert L Olds Junior High School usually go on to attend Connell High School

Robert L Olds Junior High School

Summary:

Robert L Olds Junior High School is a public middle school in Connell, Washington, serving 327 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the North Franklin School District, which is ranked 219 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Robert L Olds Junior High School faces significant challenges, particularly in terms of academic performance. The school has a much higher Hispanic student population, ranging from 68.5% to 76.27% over the past three years, compared to the state average. This racial imbalance is likely a contributing factor to the school's overall academic underperformance, as measured by SBAC and WCAS assessments, which are consistently below the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with white students performing relatively better, while Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform much worse.

The nearby McFarland Middle School in the Othello School District also struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below the state averages, suggesting that the challenges faced by Robert L Olds Junior High School may be reflective of broader systemic issues within the region's education system. Addressing these disparities will require a comprehensive approach that addresses both school-level and district-level factors, as well as a deeper understanding of the unique needs and barriers faced by the school's diverse student community.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326-0829

(509) 234-3931

District: North Franklin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
461^st of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,051

Students who attend Robert L Olds Junior High School usually attend:

High:	Connell High School
	New Horizons High School
	Palouse Junction High School

Feeder schools for Robert L Olds Junior High School:

Elementary:

Star Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 309

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.2%

White:

27.2%

Asian:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.2%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.35. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.2%), White (27.2%), Asian (1.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert L Olds Junior High School is 15.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robert L Olds Junior High School is $17,051.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Robert L Olds Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Robert L Olds Junior High School 461^st of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Robert L Olds Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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North Franklin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Franklin School District 219^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Robert L Olds Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	20.40	357^th	421	15.2%
2005	14.39	383^rd	425	9.9%
2006	19.50	383^rd	449	14.7%
2007	30.50	346^th	463	25.3%
2008	24.87	377^th	466	19.1%
2009	18.14	415^th	476	12.8%
2010	16.91	422^nd	483	12.6%
2011	24.56	396^th	492	19.5%
2012	20.03	427^th	497	14.1%
2013	13.13	457^th	498	8.2%
2015	14.19	391^st	445	12.1%
2016	19.50	375^th	443	15.3%
2017	21.77	343^rd	435	21.1%
2018	18.00	366^th	437	16.2%
2019	16.29	452^nd	512	11.7%
2021	18.34	443^rd	529	16.3%
2022	11.00	508^th	541	6.1%
2023	15.69	469^th	539	13.0%
2024	17.35	461^st	535	13.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Robert L Olds Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.59	131^st	135	3.0%
2024	20.00	67^th	78	14.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Robert L Olds Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	19.74	247^th	268	7.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Robert L Olds Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	16.32	315^th	349	9.7%
2019	19.87	387^th	448	13.6%
2021	22.56	391^st	458	14.6%
2022	12.72	451^st	475	5.1%
2023	14.70	416^th	463	10.2%
2024	23.01	372^nd	455	18.2%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Robert L Olds Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	20.19	40^th	43	7.0%
2019	36.86	24^th	39	38.5%
2021	36.48	26^th	38	31.6%
2022	26.15	29^th	36	19.4%
2023	11.89	36^th	36	0.0%
2024	17.34	27^th	29	6.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Robert L Olds Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	15.83	326^th	376	13.3%
2019	17.39	392^nd	452	13.3%
2021	20.81	381^st	469	18.8%
2022	11.97	441^st	479	7.9%
2023	15.81	403^rd	464	13.1%
2024	14.24	411^th	464	11.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Robert L Olds Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	17.02	320^th	371	13.7%
2019	15.08	405^th	453	10.6%
2021	17.23	408^th	476	14.3%
2022	9.91	458^th	480	4.6%
2023	14.25	421^st	470	10.4%
2024	21.01	384^th	466	17.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Robert L Olds Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	16.68	238^th	259	8.1%
2019	19.88	296^th	344	14.0%
2021	20.27	306^th	353	13.3%
2022	12.53	341^st	360	5.3%
2023	13.19	317^th	336	5.7%
2024	14.66	316^th	344	8.1%

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Rank History for White students at Robert L Olds Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	55.02	200^th	470	57.4%
2021	75.69	96^th	480	80.0%
2022	57.14	186^th	488	61.9%
2023	52.81	210^th	488	57.0%
2024	55.52	200^th	486	58.8%

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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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Robert L Olds Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	163	3	12	56	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
1989	161	3	16	65	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
1990	157	1	16	60	1	n/a	n/a	0	235
1991	164	2	9	80	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
1992	181	1	11	70	1	n/a	n/a	0	264
1993	188	2	18	85	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
1994	179	2	17	90	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
1995	190	0	20	128	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
1996	190	0	20	128	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
1997	163	0	7	165	2	n/a	n/a	0	337
1998	146	0	2	152	3	n/a	n/a	0	303
1999	139	2	4	149	3	n/a	n/a	0	297
2000	136	0	6	158	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2001	123	0	6	160	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
2002	109	1	9	163	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
2003	109	1	9	163	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
2004	111	1	6	169	1	n/a	n/a	0	288
2005	115	2	3	186	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
2006	95	1	1	178	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
2007	97	1	3	159	1	n/a	n/a	1	262
2008	107	1	6	152	2	n/a	n/a	0	268
2009	113	0	4	164	2	n/a	n/a	0	283
2010	105	0	6	193	1	n/a	n/a	0	305
2011	98	0	6	205	0	0	3	0	312
2012	91	1	3	211	0	0	8	0	314
2013	103	0	3	208	0	1	5	0	320
2014	99	1	1	208	1	0	3	0	313
2015	87	1	2	208	0	0	6	0	304
2016	89	3	5	204	1	0	5	0	307
2017	98	1	3	237	0	0	0	0	339
2018	87	2	5	261	0	0	0	0	355
2019	89	2	6	249	0	0	1	0	347
2020	82	0	3	244	0	0	2	0	331
2021	69	0	3	241	0	0	3	0	316
2022	68	0	3	236	0	0	6	1	314
2023	94	0	3	224	2	0	4	0	327
2024	84	0	4	217	1	0	3	0	309

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

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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 Robert L Olds Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	234	13.0	18.0	0
1989	245	12.0	20.4	n/a
1990	235	12.5	18.8	0
1991	255	13.5	18.8	n/a
1992	264	16.2	16.2	n/a
1993	293	15.9	18.4	n/a
1994	288	16.3	17.7	n/a
1995	338	17.7	19.1	n/a
1996	338	17.7	19.1	n/a
1997	337	17.8	18.9	n/a
1998	303	18.7	16.2	n/a
1999	297	18.2	16.3	n/a
2000	300	17.2	17.4	n/a
2001	289	18.3	15.8	n/a
2002	282	17.5	16.1	68.1
2003	282	17.5	16.1	68.1
2004	288	18.0	16.0	69.8
2005	306	18.1	16.9	81
2006	275	17.9	15.4	71.3
2007	262	16.6	15.8	75.5
2008	268	16.4	16.3	71.6
2009	283	16.4	17.3	67.5
2010	305	17.1	17.7	68.9
2011	312	17.0	18.3	75.3
2012	314	17.6	17.7	75.8
2013	320	16.0	19.9	74.7
2014	313	n/a	n/a	76.4
2015	304	19.0	16.0	77.6
2016	307	19.0	16.1	75.2
2017	339	18.9	17.9	72.3
2018	355	21.3	16.6	76.1
2019	347	20.3	17.0	76.1
2020	331	20.3	16.2	76.1
2021	316	18.1	17.3	78.5
2022	314	20.4	15.3	79.6
2023	327	20.3	16.0	78.6
2024	309	20.3	15.1	83.2

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 Robert L Olds Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	234	13.0	18.0	0
1989	245	12.0	20.4	n/a
1990	235	12.5	18.8	0
1991	255	13.5	18.8	n/a
1992	264	16.2	16.2	n/a
1993	293	15.9	18.4	n/a
1994	288	16.3	17.7	n/a
1995	338	17.7	19.1	n/a
1996	338	17.7	19.1	n/a
1997	337	17.8	18.9	n/a
1998	303	18.7	16.2	n/a
1999	297	18.2	16.3	n/a
2000	300	17.2	17.4	n/a
2001	289	18.3	15.8	n/a
2002	282	17.5	16.1	68.1
2003	282	17.5	16.1	68.1
2004	288	18.0	16.0	69.8
2005	306	18.1	16.9	81
2006	275	17.9	15.4	71.3
2007	262	16.6	15.8	75.5
2008	268	16.4	16.3	71.6
2009	283	16.4	17.3	67.5
2010	305	17.1	17.7	68.9
2011	312	17.0	18.3	75.3
2012	314	17.6	17.7	75.8
2013	320	16.0	19.9	74.7
2014	313	n/a	n/a	76.4
2015	304	19.0	16.0	77.6
2016	307	19.0	16.1	75.2
2017	339	18.9	17.9	72.3
2018	355	21.3	16.6	76.1
2019	347	20.3	17.0	76.1
2020	331	20.3	16.2	76.1
2021	316	18.1	17.3	78.5
2022	314	20.4	15.3	79.6
2023	327	20.3	16.0	78.6
2024	309	20.3	15.1	83.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Robert L Olds Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,077 (6.8%)	$14,758 (93.2%)	$15,835
2020	$1,036 (9.7%)	$9,629 (90.3%)	$10,665
2021	$1,415 (9.4%)	$13,660 (90.6%)	$15,075
2022	$2,499 (14.7%)	$14,552 (85.3%)	$17,051

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert L Olds Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 452^nd of 512 Middle schools	Ranks 469^th of 539 Middle schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Robert L Olds Junior High School)	45.1	41.4	3.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Franklin School District)	45.1	41.4	3.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	62	52.1	9.9%
7th Grade Math (Robert L Olds Junior High School)	32.7	26.8	5.9%
7th Grade Math (North Franklin School District)	32.7	26.8	5.9%
7th Grade Math (Washington)	49.9	38.6	11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Robert L Olds Junior High School)	43	25.3	17.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Franklin School District)	43	25.3	17.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	59.6	51.3	8.3%
8th Grade Math (Robert L Olds Junior High School)	28.5	13.3	15.2%
8th Grade Math (North Franklin School District)	28.5	13.3	15.2%
8th Grade Math (Washington)	47.2	34.4	12.8%
8th Grade Science (Robert L Olds Junior High School)	35.2	16.8	18.4%
8th Grade Science (North Franklin School District)	35.2	16.8	18.4%
8th Grade Science (Washington)	53.1	43.9	9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Robert L Olds Junior High School)	44	33.6	10.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Franklin School District)	41.6	37.1	4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)	61	52.9	8.1%
All Grades Math (Robert L Olds Junior High School)	30.4	20.1	10.3%
All Grades Math (North Franklin School District)	31.3	26.4	4.9%
All Grades Math (Washington)	50.1	41	9%
All Grades Science (Robert L Olds Junior High School)	35.2	16.8	18.4%
All Grades Science (North Franklin School District)	36.3	28.4	8%
All Grades Science (Washington)	52.7	48.8	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	347	327	5.8%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	6	3	50%
Hispanic	249	224	10%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	89	94	5.6%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.1%	78.6%	2.5%

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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 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	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
Robert L Olds Junior High School	Public	7-8	1100 W. Clark St.	Connell	99326	Franklin County	North Franklin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 234-3931	309	20	15.1	83.2%	84 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	217 (70.2%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	17.4	461^st of 535 public middle schools	13.8%		15.7	469^th of 539 public middle schools	13.0%	8	22.2	22.2	34.7	36.5	35.6	23.2	16.9	20.1	$17,051	$2,499	$14,552
McFarland Middle School	Public	6-8	790 S 10th Ave	Othello	99344	Adams County	Othello School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 488-3326	737	39	18.7	83.0%	63 (8.5%)	2 (0.3%)	662 (89.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	11.6	493^rd of 535 public middle schools	7.9%		10.2	503^rd of 539 public middle schools	6.7%	10	16.4	16.4	34.8	26.6	30.7	20.6	11.1	15.9	$14,950	$1,328	$13,622

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