Is Preston Hall Middle School a good school?

Preston Hall Middle School ranks in the bottom 8.0% of Washington middle schools.

How many students attend Preston Hall Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 76 students attended Preston Hall Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Preston Hall Middle School?

Students at Preston Hall Middle School are 82% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Preston Hall Middle School attend?

Students who attend Preston Hall Middle School usually go on to attend Waitsburg High School

Preston Hall Middle School

Summary:

Preston Hall Middle School is a public middle school in Waitsburg, Washington, serving 76 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Waitsburg School District, which is ranked 143 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

While Preston Hall Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (81.58%) compared to the more diverse nearby schools like John Sager Middle School and Garrison Middle School, it consistently underperforms these schools in academic measures. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 20% of Preston Hall students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.63% statewide and higher scores at the nearby schools. Additionally, over 50% of Preston Hall students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to nearby schools like Dayton Middle School and Prescott Middle School.

Despite these challenges, Preston Hall Middle School's data suggests opportunities for improvement. The school's declining academic performance, from 40.63% proficient in ELA in 2021-2022 to only 20% in 2023-2024, indicates a need for targeted interventions and strategies. By learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools, Preston Hall Middle School could potentially address its socioeconomic challenges and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

605 Main Street
Waitsburg, WA 99361-0217

(509) 337-9474

District: Waitsburg School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
492^nd of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,950

Students who attend Preston Hall Middle School usually attend:

High:

Waitsburg High School

Feeder schools for Preston Hall Middle School:

Elementary:

Waitsburg Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 76

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.6%

Hispanic:

14.5%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Preston Hall Middle School ranks worse than 92% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.84. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.6%), Hispanic (14.5%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Preston Hall Middle School is 14. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Preston Hall Middle School is $16,950.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Preston Hall Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Preston Hall Middle School 492^nd of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Preston Hall Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Waitsburg School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waitsburg School District 143^rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Preston Hall Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Preston Hall Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	40.74	266^th	421	36.8%
2005	25.40	342^nd	425	19.5%
2006	31.73	335^th	449	25.4%
2007	36.18	317^th	463	31.5%
2008	37.19	301^st	466	35.4%
2009	35.10	331^st	476	30.5%
2010	24.32	391^st	483	19.0%
2011	25.76	390^th	492	20.7%
2012	28.17	381^st	497	23.3%
2013	57.94	203^rd	498	59.2%
2015	38.29	276^th	445	38.0%
2016	44.15	247^th	443	44.2%
2017	26.89	331^st	435	23.9%
2018	34.25	289^th	437	33.9%
2019	23.32	408^th	512	20.3%
2021	20.91	426^th	529	19.5%
2022	23.58	420^th	541	22.4%
2023	24.82	411^th	539	23.7%
2024	11.84	492^nd	535	8.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Preston Hall Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	42.28	262^nd	448	41.5%
2021	28.87	341^st	458	25.5%
2022	45.78	239^th	475	49.7%
2023	38.29	283^rd	463	38.9%
2024	36.83	285^th	455	37.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Preston Hall Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	11.80	412^th	452	8.8%
2021	42.67	258^th	469	45.0%
2022	34.29	316^th	479	34.0%
2023	33.09	314^th	464	32.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Preston Hall Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	24.57	352^nd	453	22.3%
2021	35.02	304^th	476	36.1%
2022	25.87	369^th	480	23.1%
2023	29.18	339^th	470	27.9%

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Rank History for White students at Preston Hall Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	9.09	444^th	470	5.5%
2021	13.89	440^th	480	8.3%
2022	14.92	440^th	488	9.8%
2023	15.40	433^rd	488	11.3%
2024	12.09	454^th	486	6.6%

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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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Preston Hall Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	86	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	92
2003	86	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	92
2004	89	1	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	97
2005	95	4	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	106
2006	82	2	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	5	97
2007	81	1	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	3	90
2008	81	0	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	6	92
2009	76	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	8	88
2010	70	1	1	4	4	n/a	n/a	5	85
2011	78	0	0	6	0	0	7	0	91
2012	69	0	0	6	0	0	8	0	83
2013	46	0	0	5	0	0	5	0	56
2014	42	0	0	3	0	0	4	0	49
2015	59	0	1	6	0	0	1	0	67
2016	56	0	1	8	0	0	3	0	68
2017	46	0	0	8	0	0	3	0	57
2018	47	0	1	17	0	0	6	0	71
2019	52	0	2	14	2	0	3	0	73
2020	45	0	2	9	2	0	3	0	61
2021	47	1	2	8	1	0	2	0	61
2022	55	1	2	10	1	0	2	0	71
2023	62	0	1	11	0	0	2	0	76

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 Preston Hall Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	92	6.5	14.2	42.4
2003	92	6.5	14.2	42.4
2004	97	5.0	19.4	36.1
2005	106	5.0	21.2	43.4
2006	97	4.6	21.1	47.8
2007	90	4.3	20.9	46
2008	92	3.5	26.3	43
2009	88	3.5	25.1	40
2010	85	4.5	18.6	47.5
2011	91	3.9	23.0	46.2
2012	83	4.8	17.2	43.4
2013	56	2.6	20.9	42.9
2014	49	n/a	n/a	53.1
2015	67	5.0	13.4	62.7
2016	68	5.0	13.6	60.3
2017	57	5.0	11.4	63.2
2018	71	3.9	18.2	57.7
2019	73	4.3	16.8	63
2020	61	3.9	15.3	59
2021	61	3.8	15.7	50.8
2022	71	3.3	20.9	45.1
2023	76	5.4	14.0	56.6

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 Preston Hall Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	92	6.5	14.2	42.4
2003	92	6.5	14.2	42.4
2004	97	5.0	19.4	36.1
2005	106	5.0	21.2	43.4
2006	97	4.6	21.1	47.8
2007	90	4.3	20.9	46
2008	92	3.5	26.3	43
2009	88	3.5	25.1	40
2010	85	4.5	18.6	47.5
2011	91	3.9	23.0	46.2
2012	83	4.8	17.2	43.4
2013	56	2.6	20.9	42.9
2014	49	n/a	n/a	53.1
2015	67	5.0	13.4	62.7
2016	68	5.0	13.6	60.3
2017	57	5.0	11.4	63.2
2018	71	3.9	18.2	57.7
2019	73	4.3	16.8	63
2020	61	3.9	15.3	59
2021	61	3.8	15.7	50.8
2022	71	3.3	20.9	45.1
2023	76	5.4	14.0	56.6

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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