Wapato Middle School

Summary:

Wapato Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Wapato School District in Wapato, Washington, with a student population of 718 that is predominantly Hispanic (76.46%) and Native American (18.25%). Unfortunately, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in the state, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Wapato Middle School's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with only 19.76% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 11.66% in Math, and 15.7% in Science, compared to the state averages of 52.63%, 41.68%, and 49.73%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as Native American students and English Language Learners, who rank among the lowest in the state. Additionally, Wapato Middle School has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 94.71% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Despite the school's challenges, nearby middle schools, such as East Valley Central Middle School and West Valley Mid-Level Campus, are performing significantly better and are ranked in the top 50% of Washington middle schools. This suggests that the issues faced by Wapato Middle School are not solely due to its geographic location or district-level factors, but rather a need for a more comprehensive and sustained approach to addressing the school's unique challenges related to equity, access to resources, and cultural responsiveness.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1309 Kateri Lane
       Wapato, WA  98951-0038


(509) 877-2173

District: Wapato School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
527th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,385 Help


Students who attend Wapato Middle School usually attend:

High:    Wapato High School

Feeder schools for Wapato Middle School:

Elementary:    Adams Elementary
    Satus Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  718

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.5%
American Indian:
18.2%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.7% Help


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Compare Details Wapato Middle School ranks worse than 98.5% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.5%), American Indian (18.2%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wapato Middle School is 16.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wapato Middle School is $16,385.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wapato Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wapato Middle School 527th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Wapato Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Wapato School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wapato School District 243rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wapato Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Wapato Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 8.85 406th 421 3.6%
2005 9.66 400th 425 5.9%
2006 16.00 396th 449 11.8%
2007 11.68 436th 463 5.8%
2008 13.98 424th 466 9.0%
2009 8.96 450th 476 5.5%
2010 8.43 457th 483 5.4%
2011 9.25 468th 492 4.9%
2012 6.18 478th 497 3.8%
2013 6.16 481st 498 3.4%
2015 10.19 414th 445 7.0%
2016 7.18 429th 443 3.2%
2017 3.59 428th 435 1.6%
2018 6.73 422nd 437 3.4%
2019 3.82 503rd 512 1.8%
2021 5.82 524th 529 0.9%
2022 6.02 533rd 541 1.5%
2023 6.91 530th 539 1.7%
2024 6.47 527th 535 1.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wapato Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.02 173rd 250 30.8%
2022 33.60 168th 257 34.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wapato Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.69 74th 135 45.2%
2019 27.33 75th 100 25.0%
2023 19.72 52nd 57 8.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wapato Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.23 324th 349 7.2%
2019 8.29 437th 448 2.5%
2021 10.60 451st 458 1.5%
2022 10.99 460th 475 3.2%
2023 11.28 441st 463 4.8%
2024 9.28 445th 455 2.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Wapato Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.21 21st 43 51.2%
2019 26.73 31st 39 20.5%
2021 38.62 25th 38 34.2%
2022 24.66 31st 36 13.9%
2023 27.52 27th 36 25.0%
2024 26.91 22nd 29 24.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Wapato Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.06 361st 376 4.0%
2019 4.58 445th 452 1.5%
2021 5.96 466th 469 0.6%
2022 5.96 471st 479 1.7%
2023 7.02 452nd 464 2.6%
2024 5.68 454th 464 2.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Wapato Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.25 367th 371 1.1%
2019 3.18 450th 453 0.7%
2021 6.31 471st 476 1.1%
2022 5.89 476th 480 0.8%
2023 6.43 464th 470 1.3%
2024 6.88 455th 466 2.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wapato Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.66 229th 259 11.6%
2019 11.40 334th 344 2.9%
2021 16.68 330th 353 6.5%
2022 16.24 324th 360 10.0%
2023 19.37 286th 336 14.9%
2024 17.78 304th 344 11.6%
See the entire list of Best Washington Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Wapato Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.34 6th 12 50.0%
2019 32.05 12th 15 20.0%
2021 22.01 11th 11 0.0%
2022 11.35 9th 9 0.0%
2023 14.63 5th 5 0.0%
2024 14.06 3rd 3 0.0%
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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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Wapato Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 156 1 14 237 165 n/a n/a 0 573
1989 160 2 12 247 159 n/a n/a 0 580
1990 166 0 10 262 153 n/a n/a 0 591
1991 164 0 9 296 157 n/a n/a 0 626
1992 136 2 6 325 189 n/a n/a 0 658
1993 137 3 6 361 194 n/a n/a 0 701
1994 130 3 9 400 242 n/a n/a 0 784
1995 116 4 7 446 240 n/a n/a 0 813
1996 116 4 7 446 240 n/a n/a 0 813
1997 127 2 7 443 241 n/a n/a 0 820
1998 101 2 8 411 212 n/a n/a 0 734
1999 90 2 15 424 205 n/a n/a 0 736
2000 76 3 21 428 210 n/a n/a 0 738
2001 76 1 30 458 214 n/a n/a 0 779
2002 63 3 26 460 212 n/a n/a 0 764
2003 63 3 26 460 212 n/a n/a 0 764
2004 65 6 23 494 200 n/a n/a 0 788
2005 50 7 15 531 180 n/a n/a 0 783
2006 50 3 16 523 182 n/a n/a 2 776
2007 47 3 17 507 187 n/a n/a 4 765
2008 49 2 15 512 190 n/a n/a 9 777
2009 40 3 14 515 203 n/a n/a 7 782
2010 36 4 9 532 182 n/a n/a 6 769
2011 69 1 12 527 171 0 7 0 787
2012 34 1 10 527 166 0 15 0 753
2013 34 0 11 524 193 0 19 0 781
2014 38 0 12 516 190 2 26 0 784
2015 34 0 11 528 201 1 20 0 795
2016 30 0 16 551 183 1 27 0 808
2017 24 0 13 549 180 1 21 0 788
2018 24 0 18 585 178 0 26 0 831
2019 20 0 18 613 182 0 27 0 860
2020 17 0 17 620 174 0 35 0 863
2021 13 0 13 574 162 0 26 0 788
2022 16 0 10 588 166 0 28 0 808
2023 10 1 9 549 131 1 17 0 718

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 Wapato Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 31.0 18.4 0
1989 580 32.0 18.1 n/a
1990 591 30.7 19.2 0
1991 626 31.9 19.6 n/a
1992 658 34.5 19.0 n/a
1993 701 37.3 18.8 n/a
1994 784 37.7 20.8 n/a
1995 813 39.9 20.4 n/a
1996 813 39.9 20.4 n/a
1997 820 39.5 20.8 n/a
1998 734 36.5 20.1 n/a
1999 736 36.2 20.3 n/a
2000 738 37.6 19.6 n/a
2001 779 39.5 19.7 n/a
2002 764 39.3 19.4 87.3
2003 764 39.3 19.4 87.3
2004 788 39.0 20.2 88.5
2005 783 39.3 19.9 89.8
2006 776 41.0 18.9 91.6
2007 765 40.1 19.1 88.2
2008 777 41.7 18.6 82.9
2009 782 40.8 19.2 86.2
2010 769 42.6 18.0 86.4
2011 787 39.5 19.9 81.7
2012 753 40.4 18.6 97.1
2013 781 40.7 19.1 99.6
2014 784 n/a n/a 99.6
2015 795 39.0 20.3 93.8
2016 808 42.0 19.2 88.2
2017 788 41.0 19.2 89.1
2018 831 41.5 20.0 87
2019 860 43.7 19.6 89.1
2020 863 44.8 19.2 91.5
2021 788 42.9 18.3 88.2
2022 808 46.4 17.3 93.1
2023 718 44.0 16.2 94.7

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 Wapato Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 31.0 18.4 0
1989 580 32.0 18.1 n/a
1990 591 30.7 19.2 0
1991 626 31.9 19.6 n/a
1992 658 34.5 19.0 n/a
1993 701 37.3 18.8 n/a
1994 784 37.7 20.8 n/a
1995 813 39.9 20.4 n/a
1996 813 39.9 20.4 n/a
1997 820 39.5 20.8 n/a
1998 734 36.5 20.1 n/a
1999 736 36.2 20.3 n/a
2000 738 37.6 19.6 n/a
2001 779 39.5 19.7 n/a
2002 764 39.3 19.4 87.3
2003 764 39.3 19.4 87.3
2004 788 39.0 20.2 88.5
2005 783 39.3 19.9 89.8
2006 776 41.0 18.9 91.6
2007 765 40.1 19.1 88.2
2008 777 41.7 18.6 82.9
2009 782 40.8 19.2 86.2
2010 769 42.6 18.0 86.4
2011 787 39.5 19.9 81.7
2012 753 40.4 18.6 97.1
2013 781 40.7 19.1 99.6
2014 784 n/a n/a 99.6
2015 795 39.0 20.3 93.8
2016 808 42.0 19.2 88.2
2017 788 41.0 19.2 89.1
2018 831 41.5 20.0 87
2019 860 43.7 19.6 89.1
2020 863 44.8 19.2 91.5
2021 788 42.9 18.3 88.2
2022 808 46.4 17.3 93.1
2023 718 44.0 16.2 94.7

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.

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Wapato Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201895.5%0.0%0.7%0.7%0.0%99.0%96.1%99.0%99.0%99.4%96.1%
201989.1%0.0%0.0%0.4%0.0%99.6%89.1%100.0%99.6%99.6%89.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Wapato Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.7%0.1%0.2%0.1%99.8%99.5%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wapato Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,248 (9.4%) $12,020 (90.6%) $13,268
2020 $813 (8.3%) $8,999 (91.7%) $9,812
2021 $914 (6.4%) $13,347 (93.6%) $14,260
2022 $2,389 (14.6%) $13,996 (85.4%) $16,385

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wapato Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 503rd of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 530th of 539 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wapato Middle School)18.116.8
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wapato School District)18.117
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Wapato Middle School)118
 3%
   6th Grade Math (Wapato School District)117.8
 3.2%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wapato Middle School)26.628.5
 1.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wapato School District)26.628
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Wapato Middle School)20.612.4
 8.2%
   7th Grade Math (Wapato School District)20.612.2
 8.4%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wapato Middle School)25.925.2
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wapato School District)25.924.9
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Wapato Middle School)22.413.1
 9.3%
   8th Grade Math (Wapato School District)22.412.9
 9.5%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Wapato Middle School)24.714.6
 10.1%
   8th Grade Science (Wapato School District)24.714.6
 10.1%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wapato Middle School)23.823.7
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Wapato School District)27.924.8
 3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Wapato Middle School)18.311.2
 7%
   All Grades Math (Wapato School District)21.313.8
 7.5%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Wapato Middle School)24.714.6
 10.1%
   All Grades Science (Wapato School District)21.716
 5.7%
   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 Students860718
 16.5%
African American01
American Indian182131
 28%
Asian189
 50%
Hispanic613549
 10.4%
Pacific Islander01
White2010
 50%
Two or More Races2717
 37%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.1%94.7%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wapato Middle School

Students at Wapato Middle School are 76% Hispanic, 18% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% Asian.

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

Wapato Middle School ranks in the bottom 1.5% of Washington middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 718 students attended Wapato Middle 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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