Is Onalaska Middle School a good school?

Onalaska Middle School ranks 247 th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Onalaska Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 218 students attended Onalaska Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Onalaska Middle School?

Students at Onalaska Middle School are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Onalaska Middle School attend?

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

Onalaska Middle School

Summary:

Onalaska Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Onalaska School District, located approximately 16 miles from the nearest comparable middle school, Centralia Middle School. With a student population of 210, the school stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students compared to nearby schools, as well as its strong academic performance.

Onalaska Middle School consistently outperforms the surrounding schools in academic assessments, with 54.46% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 38.43% at Centralia Middle School. Similarly, in Math, Onalaska Middle School had 36.45% proficiency, while Centralia Middle School had 21.9%. However, the school also has a relatively high percentage of students (62.38%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the state average.

While Onalaska Middle School's academic performance is impressive, the surrounding schools, such as Toledo Middle School and Chehalis Middle School, face their own unique challenges, including higher percentages of students from low-income families and lower overall academic performance. Additionally, Onalaska Middle School has seen fluctuations in its per-student spending, which may impact the school's ability to provide comprehensive support and programs for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

280 5th Street W
Onalaska, WA 98570-9604

(360) 978-4111

District: Onalaska School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
247^th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,556

Students who attend Onalaska Middle School usually attend:

High:

Onalaska High School

Feeder schools for Onalaska Middle School:

Elementary:

Onalaska Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 218

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.1%

Hispanic:

11.0%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Onalaska Middle School ranks better than 53.8% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.9. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.1%), Hispanic (11%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Onalaska Middle School is 18.9. (See more...)

Compare Onalaska Middle School employs 11.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Onalaska Middle School is $15,556.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Onalaska Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Onalaska Middle School 247^th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Onalaska Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Onalaska School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Onalaska School District 130^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Onalaska Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Onalaska Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2009	15.37	428^th	476	10.1%
2010	21.66	407^th	483	15.7%
2011	13.72	455^th	492	7.5%
2012	38.80	329^th	497	33.8%
2013	56.40	215^th	498	56.8%
2015	58.95	169^th	445	62.0%
2016	59.35	176^th	443	60.3%
2017	44.71	240^th	435	44.8%
2018	39.84	262^nd	437	40.0%
2019	21.55	418^th	512	18.4%
2021	44.68	278^th	529	47.4%
2022	41.18	296^th	541	45.3%
2023	53.21	221^st	539	59.0%
2024	49.90	247^th	535	53.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Onalaska Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	49.52	162^nd	349	53.6%
2019	26.67	354^th	448	21.0%
2021	56.82	155^th	458	66.2%
2022	53.56	171^st	475	64.0%
2023	75.95	65^th	463	86.0%
2024	61.16	147^th	455	67.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Onalaska Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	37.24	242^nd	376	35.6%
2019	26.68	350^th	452	22.6%
2021	42.36	260^th	469	44.6%
2022	40.23	274^th	479	42.8%
2023	54.30	195^th	464	58.0%
2024	55.69	187^th	464	59.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Onalaska Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	37.74	228^th	371	38.5%
2019	20.93	380^th	453	16.1%
2021	49.96	209^th	476	56.1%
2022	44.84	240^th	480	50.0%
2023	56.34	179^th	470	61.9%
2024	46.40	232^nd	466	50.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Onalaska Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	54.40	126^th	353	64.3%

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Rank History for White students at Onalaska Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	38.31	204^th	325	37.2%
2019	16.08	424^th	470	9.8%
2021	34.15	317^th	480	34.0%
2022	34.18	330^th	488	32.4%
2023	42.84	266^th	488	45.5%
2024	41.61	286^th	486	41.2%

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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 Onalaska Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	164	1	2	20	14	n/a	n/a	7	208
2008	161	0	1	16	11	n/a	n/a	4	193
2009	167	1	2	13	11	n/a	n/a	2	196
2010	148	2	2	24	13	n/a	n/a	2	191
2011	152	3	0	25	0	0	1	0	181
2012	136	0	0	22	3	0	2	0	163
2013	152	0	0	14	1	0	1	0	168
2014	133	0	0	18	2	0	4	0	157
2015	125	0	2	13	0	0	5	0	145
2016	120	0	2	19	1	0	4	0	146
2017	136	0	1	20	1	0	7	0	165
2018	159	0	0	19	1	0	9	0	188
2019	157	0	0	20	2	0	12	0	191
2020	176	0	0	27	3	0	14	0	220
2021	160	0	0	25	2	0	15	0	202
2022	137	0	2	26	2	0	9	0	176
2023	167	0	2	26	3	0	12	0	210
2024	179	0	1	24	2	0	12	0	218

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 Onalaska Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	208	12.9	16.1	n/a
2008	193	10.8	17.9	0
2009	196	10.8	18.1	n/a
2010	191	11.1	17.1	n/a
2011	181	13.1	13.7	59.1
2012	163	11.2	14.4	66.3
2013	168	10.7	15.5	65.5
2014	157	n/a	n/a	61.1
2015	145	8.0	18.1	63.4
2016	146	9.0	16.2	63
2017	165	9.4	17.4	60
2018	188	11.2	16.6	62.2
2019	191	11.1	17.2	60.2
2020	220	10.6	20.6	57.3
2021	202	10.8	18.5	53.5
2022	176	11.2	15.6	55.7
2023	210	10.9	19.1	62.4
2024	218	11.4	18.9	56.4

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 Onalaska Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	208	12.9	16.1	n/a
2008	193	10.8	17.9	0
2009	196	10.8	18.1	n/a
2010	191	11.1	17.1	n/a
2011	181	13.1	13.7	59.1
2012	163	11.2	14.4	66.3
2013	168	10.7	15.5	65.5
2014	157	n/a	n/a	61.1
2015	145	8.0	18.1	63.4
2016	146	9.0	16.2	63
2017	165	9.4	17.4	60
2018	188	11.2	16.6	62.2
2019	191	11.1	17.2	60.2
2020	220	10.6	20.6	57.3
2021	202	10.8	18.5	53.5
2022	176	11.2	15.6	55.7
2023	210	10.9	19.1	62.4
2024	218	11.4	18.9	56.4

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.

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