Is Selah Middle School a good school?

Selah Middle School ranks 371 st of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Selah Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 897 students attended Selah Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Selah Middle School?

Students at Selah Middle School are 62% White, 34% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Selah Middle School attend?

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

Selah Middle School

Summary:

Selah Middle School is a public middle school located in Selah, Washington, serving 897 students in grades 6-8. The school's student population is predominantly White (61.54%) and Hispanic (34.34%), and it is part of the Selah School District.

Academically, Selah Middle School's performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally lower than the Washington state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (36.42%) and Math (30.1%) significantly below the state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. However, the school's performance is better than some nearby schools, particularly those in the Yakima School District, which have even lower proficiency rates. Selah Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 220 out of 541 Washington middle schools in 2021-2022 to 371 out of 535 in 2023-2024, with its overall rating by SchoolDigger ranging from 2 to 3 stars out of 5.

The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and Special Education students consistently underperforming compared to their White and non-Special Education peers. However, the school's Migrant student subgroup has performed exceptionally well, ranking among the top 6-29 middle schools in Washington for the past few years. Additionally, Selah Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.32% in 2020-2021 to 67% in 2022-2023, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to nearby schools in the Highland and Naches Valley School Districts.

Detail:

Public 6-8

411 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942

(509) 698-8400

District: Selah School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
371^st of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,796

Students who attend Selah Middle School usually attend:

High:

Selah High School

Feeder schools for Selah Middle School:

Elementary:	John Campbell Primary School
	Robert Lince Early Learning Center
	Selah Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.2

Number of students: 897

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.5%

Hispanic:

34.3%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Selah Middle School ranks worse than 69.3% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.5%), Hispanic (34.3%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Selah Middle School is 20.2. (See more...)

Compare Selah Middle School employs 44.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Selah Middle School is $14,796.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Selah Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Selah Middle School 371^st of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Selah Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for all students at Selah Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	53.09	233^rd	512	54.5%
2021	41.36	299^th	529	43.5%
2022	51.78	220^th	541	59.3%
2023	38.48	313^th	539	41.9%
2024	30.34	371^st	535	30.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Selah Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	60.89	21^st	135	84.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Selah Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	40.46	141^st	268	47.4%
2019	29.50	169^th	231	26.8%
2022	13.24	199^th	199	0.0%
2024	19.67	152^nd	179	15.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	39.21	219^th	349	37.2%
2019	53.91	184^th	448	58.9%
2021	49.09	208^th	458	54.6%
2022	60.02	131^st	475	72.4%
2023	40.29	268^th	463	42.1%
2024	31.95	325^th	455	28.6%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Selah Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	39.61	29^th	43	32.6%
2021	72.64	4^th	38	89.5%
2022	73.07	4^th	36	88.9%
2023	80.83	6^th	36	83.3%
2024	60.21	6^th	29	79.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Selah Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	47.43	241^st	452	46.7%
2021	41.44	265^th	469	43.5%
2022	51.34	206^th	479	57.0%
2023	38.95	272^nd	464	41.4%
2024	29.96	333^rd	464	28.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Selah Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	56.82	178^th	453	60.7%
2021	41.65	262^nd	476	45.0%
2022	50.92	202^nd	480	57.9%
2023	36.45	299^th	470	36.4%
2024	30.24	322^nd	466	30.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Selah Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	55.47	100^th	259	61.4%
2019	49.54	160^th	344	53.5%
2021	36.12	214^th	353	39.4%
2022	50.27	155^th	360	56.9%
2023	31.54	227^th	336	32.4%
2024	25.49	265^th	344	23.0%

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Rank History for White students at Selah Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	55.20	199^th	470	57.7%
2021	45.18	260^th	480	45.8%
2022	54.77	200^th	488	59.0%
2023	41.11	283^rd	488	42.0%
2024	31.40	346^th	486	28.8%

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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 Selah Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2016	556	2	4	246	7	1	25	0	841
2017	532	2	4	244	9	2	25	0	818
2018	533	3	4	257	4	1	24	0	826
2019	515	4	4	270	4	1	19	0	817
2020	513	3	4	297	3	0	19	0	839
2021	496	3	3	302	2	0	31	0	837
2022	508	3	4	290	1	1	25	0	832
2023	552	4	3	308	5	1	23	1	897

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 Selah Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	841	41.0	20.5	51.2
2017	818	42.0	19.4	51.5
2018	826	43.6	18.9	51.6
2019	817	45.2	18.0	51.9
2020	839	44.9	18.6	52.9
2021	837	45.6	18.3	55.3
2022	832	46.0	18.0	59
2023	897	44.2	20.2	67

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 Selah Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	841	41.0	20.5	51.2
2017	818	42.0	19.4	51.5
2018	826	43.6	18.9	51.6
2019	817	45.2	18.0	51.9
2020	839	44.9	18.6	52.9
2021	837	45.6	18.3	55.3
2022	832	46.0	18.0	59
2023	897	44.2	20.2	67

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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