Choice Middle and High School

Summary:

Choice Middle and High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in the Shelton School District in Shelton, Washington, with a relatively small student population of 185 students as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Choice Middle and High School faces significant challenges, consistently underperforming compared to the district and state on standardized test scores, with only 13.79% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 44.95% for the Shelton School District and 66.2% for the state. The school also struggles with low graduation rates, reaching only 54.3% in 2022-2023, and high dropout rates, up to 43.8% in 2021-2022, significantly worse than the nearby Shelton High School. Choice Middle and High School serves a high-needs student population, with 72.97% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, despite relatively high spending per student at $20,169 in 2021-2022.

The proximity of Choice Middle and High School to other high-performing schools in the district, such as Shelton High School and Cedar High School, highlights the potential for collaboration and resource-sharing, but also underscores the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by the Choice Middle and High School community.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 807 W. Pine St.
       Shelton, WA  98584-2562


(360) 426-7664

District: Shelton School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,169 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  185

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.2%
Hispanic:
27.0%
Two or more races:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73% Help


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Compare Details Choice Middle and High School ranks worse than 67.1% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.04. (See more...)
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Compare Details Choice Middle and High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.85. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Choice Middle and High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.2%), Hispanic (27%), two or more races (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Shelton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Choice Middle and High School is 18.5. 2 high schools in the Shelton School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Choice Middle and High School is $20,169. 2 high schools in the Shelton School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Choice Middle and High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Choice Middle and High School 359th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Choice Middle and High School in the ranking list.)

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Shelton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelton School District 196th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Choice Middle and High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Choice Middle and High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 5.82 409th 421 2.9%
2005 1.63 422nd 425 0.7%
2024 32.04 359th 535 32.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Choice Middle and High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.42 331st 486 31.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Choice Middle and High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Choice Middle and High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 8.21 354th 390 9.2%
2005 5.26 369th 394 6.3%
2006 5.43 369th 395 6.6%
2007 24.77 323rd 399 19.0%
2008 3.77 380th 396 4.0%
2009 6.92 379th 402 5.7%
2010 14.35 372nd 423 12.1%
2011 14.11 370th 440 15.9%
2012 15.20 376th 450 16.4%
2013 18.92 384th 454 15.4%
2015 22.05 287th 341 15.8%
2016 11.36 286th 306 6.5%
2017 12.59 271st 301 10.0%
2018 11.27 291st 315 7.6%
2019 12.51 380th 417 8.9%
2021 12.84 424th 455 6.8%
2023 6.85 428th 442 3.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Choice Middle and High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.97 326th 344 5.2%
2021 21.20 343rd 392 12.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Choice Middle and High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.61 224th 243 7.8%
2019 13.68 323rd 358 9.8%
2021 39.27 236th 390 39.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Choice Middle and High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.32 252nd 254 0.8%
2019 9.04 336th 355 5.4%
2021 4.14 391st 395 1.0%
2022 2.32 362nd 363 0.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Choice Middle and High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.08 155th 156 0.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Choice Middle and High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.32 214th 222 3.6%
2019 8.47 358th 382 6.3%
2021 24.96 331st 413 19.9%
2023 4.46 373rd 379 1.6%
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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.

Choice Middle and High School Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a student
Friday, October 8, 2010

Open Quote this is the best school ive EVER been to. its like a family and everyone cares. i would highly recomend it Close Quote



Enrollment information for Choice Middle and High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 49 0 0 0 28 n/a n/a 0 77
1989 70 0 0 2 18 n/a n/a 0 90
1990 83 0 0 3 13 n/a n/a 0 99
1991 105 0 1 0 13 n/a n/a 0 119
1992 152 2 1 1 21 n/a n/a 0 177
1993 169 2 6 3 24 n/a n/a 0 204
1994 201 1 3 6 28 n/a n/a 0 239
1995 231 5 1 7 13 n/a n/a 0 257
1996 231 5 1 7 13 n/a n/a 0 257
1997 175 2 1 5 11 n/a n/a 0 194
1998 186 1 2 7 10 n/a n/a 0 206
1999 187 1 2 7 10 n/a n/a 0 207
2000 174 2 1 11 16 n/a n/a 0 204
2001 142 0 1 16 29 n/a n/a 0 188
2002 138 0 2 7 35 n/a n/a 0 182
2003 138 0 2 7 35 n/a n/a 0 182
2004 161 0 5 15 40 n/a n/a 0 221
2005 193 1 2 20 49 n/a n/a 1 266
2006 208 1 3 19 56 n/a n/a 2 289
2007 151 0 6 12 53 n/a n/a 3 225
2008 181 0 4 10 53 n/a n/a 2 250
2009 169 0 1 13 48 n/a n/a 1 232
2010 164 1 5 11 42 n/a n/a 4 227
2011 180 2 0 30 15 3 25 0 255
2012 178 3 1 22 7 3 21 0 235
2013 182 1 1 30 13 1 18 0 246
2014 129 2 0 39 13 0 23 0 206
2015 137 0 0 32 13 1 24 0 207
2016 163 1 0 34 10 0 25 0 233
2017 174 3 0 43 11 0 23 0 254
2018 130 2 0 38 11 0 20 0 201
2019 144 0 0 52 11 1 32 0 240
2020 172 2 1 43 16 0 33 2 269
2021 95 0 0 18 7 0 13 2 135
2022 114 2 1 44 8 0 18 6 193
2023 104 0 1 50 4 1 21 4 185

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 Choice Middle and High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 77 0.0 0.0 0
1989 90 0.0 0.0 n/a
1990 99 0.0 0.0 0
1991 119 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 177 0.0 0.0 n/a
1993 204 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 239 7.8 30.6 n/a
1995 257 9.7 26.5 n/a
1996 257 9.7 26.5 n/a
1997 194 10.0 19.4 n/a
1998 206 9.6 21.5 n/a
1999 207 10.4 19.9 n/a
2000 204 9.0 22.7 n/a
2001 188 11.0 17.1 n/a
2002 182 13.0 14.0 78.6
2003 182 13.0 14.0 78.6
2004 221 11.0 20.1 n/a
2005 266 10.6 25.1 49.8
2006 289 11.5 25.1 53.7
2007 225 11.2 20.1 62.2
2008 250 11.3 22.1 66.1
2009 232 11.3 20.5 44.6
2010 227 10.6 21.2 60.1
2011 255 10.8 23.5 62
2012 235 10.8 21.7 66.8
2013 246 11.0 22.3 66.3
2014 206 n/a n/a 73.8
2015 207 11.0 18.8 69.1
2016 233 12.0 19.4 66.1
2017 254 12.9 19.6 69.3
2018 201 14.7 13.6 71.6
2019 240 15.3 15.5 62.5
2020 269 15.2 17.6 66.5
2021 135 15.9 8.4 68.1
2022 193 11.1 17.3 69.9
2023 185 9.9 18.5 73

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 Choice Middle and High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 77 0.0 0.0 0
1989 90 0.0 0.0 n/a
1990 99 0.0 0.0 0
1991 119 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 177 0.0 0.0 n/a
1993 204 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 239 7.8 30.6 n/a
1995 257 9.7 26.5 n/a
1996 257 9.7 26.5 n/a
1997 194 10.0 19.4 n/a
1998 206 9.6 21.5 n/a
1999 207 10.4 19.9 n/a
2000 204 9.0 22.7 n/a
2001 188 11.0 17.1 n/a
2002 182 13.0 14.0 78.6
2003 182 13.0 14.0 78.6
2004 221 11.0 20.1 n/a
2005 266 10.6 25.1 49.8
2006 289 11.5 25.1 53.7
2007 225 11.2 20.1 62.2
2008 250 11.3 22.1 66.1
2009 232 11.3 20.5 44.6
2010 227 10.6 21.2 60.1
2011 255 10.8 23.5 62
2012 235 10.8 21.7 66.8
2013 246 11.0 22.3 66.3
2014 206 n/a n/a 73.8
2015 207 11.0 18.8 69.1
2016 233 12.0 19.4 66.1
2017 254 12.9 19.6 69.3
2018 201 14.7 13.6 71.6
2019 240 15.3 15.5 62.5
2020 269 15.2 17.6 66.5
2021 135 15.9 8.4 68.1
2022 193 11.1 17.3 69.9
2023 185 9.9 18.5 73

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
20160.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
2018100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201953.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Choice Middle and High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $827 (4.9%) $16,022 (95.1%) $16,848
2020 n/a $10,317 (100.0%) $10,317
2021 $1,075 (5.2%) $19,642 (94.8%) $20,717
2022 $1,378 (6.8%) $18,790 (93.2%) $20,169

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Choice Middle and High 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 380th of 417 High schoolsRanks 428th of 442 High schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Choice Middle and High School)14.337.5
 23.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Shelton School District)37.230.3
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.652.3
 7.3%
8th Grade Science (Choice Middle and High School)35.737.5
 1.8%
   8th Grade Science (Shelton School District)30.421.7
 8.7%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.142.7
 10.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Choice Middle and High School)33.337.1
 3.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Shelton School District)53.346.2
 7.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
11th Grade Science (Choice Middle and High School)35.620.7
 14.9%
   11th Grade Science (Shelton School District)34.542.1
 7.6%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Choice Middle and High School)27.135.9
 8.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Shelton School District)42.632.5
 10.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Science (Choice Middle and High School)35.620.5
 15.1%
   All Grades Science (Shelton School District)33.229.8
 3.5%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students240185
 22.9%
African American00
American Indian114
 63.6%
Asian01
Hispanic5250
 3.8%
Pacific Islander11
White144104
 27.8%
Two or More Races3221
 34.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.5%73%
 10.5%


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Students at Choice Middle and High School are 56% White, 27% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Not Specified.

In the 2022-23 school year, 185 students attended Choice Middle and High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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