Is Orcas Island Middle School a good school?

Orcas Island Middle School ranks 259 th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Orcas Island Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 91 students attended Orcas Island Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Orcas Island Middle School?

Students at Orcas Island Middle School are 60% White, 31% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Orcas Island Middle School attend?

Students who attend Orcas Island Middle School usually go on to attend Orcas Island High School

Orcas Island Middle School

Summary:

Orcas Island Middle School is a public middle school located in Eastsound, Washington, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 107 students. The school is part of the San Juan Island School District, which is ranked 53 out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Orcas Island Middle School stands out for its higher percentage of Hispanic students (29.91%) compared to nearby schools, which have lower Hispanic populations (ranging from 12.89% to 24.13%). The school has shown strong academic performance in English Language Arts (ELA), with proficiency rates above the state average in most grade levels, but its math proficiency rates are generally lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 41.12% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's per-student spending has fluctuated significantly over the years, the student-teacher ratio has improved, decreasing from 27.1 in 2020-2021 to 18.3 in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Orcas Island Middle School generally performs better than Shuksan Middle School and Horizon Middle School in both ELA and math proficiency, but lags behind schools like Fairhaven Middle School and Whatcom Middle School, which have higher overall academic achievement. The school's academic performance has been somewhat inconsistent over the years, and it may need to focus on addressing the needs of underperforming subgroups, such as male students and low socioeconomic status students, to improve its overall outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245

(360) 376-2287

District: Orcas Island School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
259^th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,025

Students who attend Orcas Island Middle School usually attend:

High:

Orcas Island High School

Feeder schools for Orcas Island Middle School:

Elementary:	Orcas Island Elementary School
	Waldron Island School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 91

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.4%

Hispanic:

30.8%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orcas Island Middle School ranks better than 51.6% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.4%), Hispanic (30.8%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orcas Island Middle School is 16.7. (See more...)

Compare Orcas Island Middle School employs 5.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orcas Island Middle School is $14,025.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orcas Island Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orcas Island Middle School 259^th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Orcas Island Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Orcas Island School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Orcas Island School District 53^rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Orcas Island Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Orcas Island Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	79.59	67^th	421	84.1%
2005	91.17	27^th	425	93.6%
2006	89.16	28^th	449	93.8%
2007	86.18	40^th	463	91.4%
2008	82.87	56^th	466	88.0%
2009	83.84	50^th	476	89.5%
2010	65.85	139^th	483	71.2%
2011	77.52	84^th	492	82.9%
2012	86.54	39^th	497	92.2%
2013	66.84	154^th	498	69.1%
2018	40.64	258^th	437	41.0%
2019	46.14	279^th	512	45.5%
2021	57.04	199^th	529	62.4%
2022	44.02	276^th	541	49.0%
2023	59.07	190^th	539	64.7%
2024	48.03	259^th	535	51.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orcas Island Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	44.57	252^nd	448	43.8%
2021	66.78	93^rd	458	79.7%
2022	36.99	305^th	475	35.8%
2023	78.58	53^rd	463	88.6%
2024	56.11	176^th	455	61.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Orcas Island Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	19.98	311^th	376	17.3%
2019	37.65	286^th	452	36.7%
2021	48.54	222^nd	469	52.7%
2022	51.00	210^th	479	56.2%
2023	74.14	103^rd	464	77.8%
2024	67.78	139^th	464	70.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Orcas Island Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	49.37	172^nd	371	53.6%
2019	57.42	172^nd	453	62.0%
2021	67.37	128^th	476	73.1%
2022	44.40	246^th	480	48.8%
2023	59.89	164^th	470	65.1%
2024	46.96	226^th	466	51.5%

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Rank History for White students at Orcas Island Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	46.32	167^th	325	48.6%
2019	49.01	247^th	470	47.4%
2021	69.14	122^nd	480	74.6%
2022	47.40	250^th	488	48.8%
2023	79.40	80^th	488	83.6%
2024	50.42	232^nd	486	52.3%

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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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Orcas Island Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	88	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	93
2002	79	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	85
2003	79	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	85
2004	61	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	63
2005	65	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	71
2006	70	1	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	77
2007	59	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	64
2008	64	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	68
2009	64	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	1	68
2010	46	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	1	50
2011	64	1	1	2	0	0	0	0	68
2012	72	0	2	8	0	0	1	0	83
2013	52	3	2	6	0	0	1	0	64
2014	45	2	6	3	1	1	1	0	59
2015	42	0	4	6	1	1	3	0	57
2016	44	0	0	5	0	0	6	0	55
2017	40	1	2	5	0	1	6	0	55
2018	61	0	3	18	1	1	5	0	89
2019	73	0	1	23	1	0	7	0	105
2020	70	0	1	28	1	0	7	0	107
2021	79	0	0	28	2	0	10	0	119
2022	72	1	0	30	2	0	7	0	112
2023	63	1	1	32	1	0	9	0	107
2024	55	1	1	28	1	0	5	0	91

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 Orcas Island Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	93	0.0	0.0	n/a
2002	85	3.6	23.6	27.1
2003	85	3.6	23.6	27.1
2004	63	4.0	15.8	31.7
2005	71	4.0	17.8	23.9
2006	77	4.1	18.8	24.7
2007	64	3.1	20.6	26.6
2008	68	3.9	17.4	18.2
2009	68	3.9	17.4	20.9
2010	50	4.8	10.4	40.8
2011	68	4.7	14.4	38.2
2012	83	7.2	11.4	38.6
2013	64	4.0	15.6	0
2014	59	n/a	n/a	47.5
2015	57	4.0	14.2	43.9
2016	55	4.0	13.7	45.5
2017	55	3.4	16.0	43.6
2018	89	5.6	15.6	47.2
2019	105	5.1	20.3	55.2
2020	107	4.5	23.3	48.6
2021	119	4.3	27.1	47.1
2022	112	5.1	21.9	40.2
2023	107	5.8	18.3	41.1
2024	91	5.4	16.7	44

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 Orcas Island Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	93	0.0	0.0	n/a
2002	85	3.6	23.6	27.1
2003	85	3.6	23.6	27.1
2004	63	4.0	15.8	31.7
2005	71	4.0	17.8	23.9
2006	77	4.1	18.8	24.7
2007	64	3.1	20.6	26.6
2008	68	3.9	17.4	18.2
2009	68	3.9	17.4	20.9
2010	50	4.8	10.4	40.8
2011	68	4.7	14.4	38.2
2012	83	7.2	11.4	38.6
2013	64	4.0	15.6	0
2014	59	n/a	n/a	47.5
2015	57	4.0	14.2	43.9
2016	55	4.0	13.7	45.5
2017	55	3.4	16.0	43.6
2018	89	5.6	15.6	47.2
2019	105	5.1	20.3	55.2
2020	107	4.5	23.3	48.6
2021	119	4.3	27.1	47.1
2022	112	5.1	21.9	40.2
2023	107	5.8	18.3	41.1
2024	91	5.4	16.7	44

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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