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Cougar Mountain Middle School

Q: Is Cougar Mountain Middle School a good school?

Cougar Mountain Middle School ranks 270 th of 534 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

270^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 534 Washington Middle Schools

Better than 49% of Washington middle schools

Summary

Cougar Mountain Middle School is a public school serving about 605 students in grades 6-8 in Graham, WA, operating as part of the Bethel School District.

Academically, the school presents a mixed profile with a notable strength in Science, where its proficiency rate of 45.8% is the highest among Bethel middle schools and close to the state average, significantly outperforming nearby schools like Cedarcrest Middle School and Liberty Middle School. However, proficiency in Math (33.4%) and English Language Arts (50.5%) trails the state average, with 8th-grade math being a particular area of concern. The school's statewide ranking has recently declined from the 60th to the 49th percentile, placing it as a solid, middle-tier option within its district, consistently performing better than some Bethel peers like Cedarcrest Middle School but generally below schools in higher-ranked districts like Puyallup School District.

Cougar Mountain differentiates itself with higher per-student spending ($19,696) than other area schools and a moderate level of economic need, with about half of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school is smaller than many nearby middle schools, which, combined with its funding, may support its programs. While it shows effectiveness in serving students from low-income backgrounds, its recent performance dip and math scores are areas parents may want to explore further when considering this school against others in the region.

605

Students ?

20.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,696

Per pupil spending ?

50.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5108 260th St. East
Graham, WA 98338

(253) 800-8000

District: Bethel School District

Students who attend Cougar Mountain Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bethel High School

Feeder schools for Cougar Mountain Middle School:

Elementary:	Centennial Elementary
	Rocky Ridge Elementary
	Roy Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.5%

Hispanic:

21.3%

Two or more races:

12.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2015 → 49th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 18 percentile points since 2015

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Bethel School District

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (43% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg43%

Washington avg48%

270^th of 534

Washington public middle schools ?

Bottom 49%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From bottom 31% (2015) to bottom 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 6Middle Schools in the Bethel School District

138^th of 247Bethel School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	45.7	270 of 534	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	55.2	215 of 535	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.3	251 of 539	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.0	307 of 541	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.5	362 of 529	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.4	292 of 512	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.3	248 of 437	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	33.7	300 of 435	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	42.5	254 of 443	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	32.0	306 of 445	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	37.4	329 of 498	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	41.5	311 of 497	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	43.9	298 of 492	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	47.6	260 of 483	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	47.8	254 of 476	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	44.6	267 of 466	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	54.5	199 of 463	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	36.0	312 of 449	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	52.4	210 of 425	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	44.5	245 of 421	41.8%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2018	58.6	51 of 123	58.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	44.4	249 of 471	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	55.7	188 of 464	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.3	248 of 464	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.7	253 of 479	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.0	292 of 469	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.4	251 of 452	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.4	207 of 376	44.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	53.2	141 of 347	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.2	113 of 344	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.7	102 of 336	69.6%	★★★★☆
2022	61.4	107 of 360	70.3%	★★★★☆
2021	53.7	131 of 353	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.7	94 of 344	72.7%	★★★★☆
2018	57.1	95 of 259	63.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	60.0	152 of 457	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.7	93 of 455	79.6%	★★★★☆
2023	52.2	202 of 463	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.2	288 of 475	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.0	270 of 458	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.1	182 of 448	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.5	156 of 349	55.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	45.3	248 of 472	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.8	207 of 466	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.6	198 of 470	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	35.8	298 of 480	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.4	340 of 476	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	39.8	270 of 453	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.5	237 of 371	36.1%	★★☆☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2019	51.1	29 of 50	42.0%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	44.4	131 of 246	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.0	103 of 243	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.3	134 of 244	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.9	163 of 257	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.2	178 of 250	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.3	160 of 246	35.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	30.8	133 of 199	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.7	176 of 210	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.6	165 of 231	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	52.4	88 of 268	67.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	34.3	331 of 488	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.8	281 of 486	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.7	315 of 488	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.1	369 of 488	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.7	409 of 480	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.8	343 of 470	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	25.8	252 of 325	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)67th percentile+17 vs school

Hispanic (2025)59th percentile+10 vs school

Asian (2018)59th percentile+15 vs school

Male (2025)47th percentile~ school

Female (2025)47th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)47th percentile-3 vs school

Military Connected (2019)42nd percentile~ school

Special Education (2022)33rd percentile-10 vs school

White (2025)32nd percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts51%-3 vs state

Science46%-4 vs state

Math33%-9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Math (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cougar Mountain Middle School	Public	6-8	5108 260th St. East	Graham	98338	Pierce County	Bethel School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 800-8000	605	29	20.7	50.4%	366 (60.5%)	9 (1.5%)	129 (21.3%)	10 (1.7%)	8 (1.3%)	7 (1.2%)	75 (12.4%)	45.7	270^th of 534 public middle schools	49.4%		55.2	215^th of 535 public middle schools	59.8%	55	45.8	45.8	46.4	51.9	54.0	50.5	33.8	37.6	28.4	33.4	$19,696	$1,833	$17,863
Bethel Middle School	Public	6-8	22201 38th Avenue East	Spanaway	98387	Pierce County	Bethel School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 800-7200	661	32	20.8	63.5%	228 (34.5%)	51 (7.7%)	176 (26.6%)	19 (2.9%)	4 (0.6%)	55 (8.3%)	128 (19.4%)	38.7	314^th of 534 public middle schools	41.2%		36.2	326^th of 535 public middle schools	39.1%	12	38.9	38.9	49.1	51.5	46.1	48.8	28.6	30.4	30.4	29.8	$17,482	$938	$16,544
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	7319 Eustis-Hunt Rd E	Spanaway	98387	Pierce County	Bethel School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 800-6500	857	41	21.1	54.0%	306 (35.7%)	97 (11.3%)	186 (21.7%)	53 (6.2%)	7 (0.8%)	52 (6.1%)	154 (18.0%)	33.4	351^st of 534 public middle schools	34.3%		41.5	300^th of 535 public middle schools	43.9%	51	26.7	26.7	41.5	47.3	47.7	45.5	29.8	33.2	30.1	31.0	$16,330	$1,035	$15,295
Frontier Middle School	Public	6-8	22110 108th Avenue East	Graham	98338	Pierce County	Bethel School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 800-8300	620	30	20.8	49.0%	346 (55.8%)	29 (4.7%)	104 (16.8%)	21 (3.4%)	10 (1.6%)	16 (2.6%)	94 (15.2%)	41.4	296^th of 534 public middle schools	44.6%		44	284^th of 535 public middle schools	46.9%	12	38.7	38.7	37.8	46.5	54.5	46.4	33.3	37.1	36.3	35.5	$17,266	$1,265	$16,001
Cedarcrest Middle School	Public	6-8	191201 13th Avenue Crt. E.	Spanaway	98387	Pierce County	Bethel School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 800-7500	765	35	21.7	62.6%	191 (25.0%)	107 (14.0%)	174 (22.7%)	60 (7.8%)	5 (0.7%)	59 (7.7%)	169 (22.1%)	21.2	433^rd of 534 public middle schools	18.9%		21.5	437^th of 535 public middle schools	18.3%	4	25.3	25.3	45.5	41.1	35.1	40.7	21.6	24.2	14.3	20.0	$17,358	$1,243	$16,115
Doris Stahl Junior High	Public	6-10	9610 168th St E	Puyallup	98375	Pierce County	Puyallup School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 840-8881	846	38	22.1	45.9%	365 (43.1%)	70 (8.3%)	180 (21.3%)	67 (7.9%)	4 (0.5%)	31 (3.7%)	124 (14.7%)	57.4	203^rd of 534 public middle schools	62.0%		55	217^th of 535 public middle schools	59.4%	14	44.8	44.8		58.7	53.1	56.0		44.9	39.0	42.1	$15,842	$1,002	$14,840
Glacier View Junior High	Public	7-9	12807 184th St E	Puyallup	98374	Pierce County	Puyallup School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 435-6827	843	39	21.8	45.2%	392 (46.5%)	81 (9.6%)	154 (18.3%)	69 (8.2%)	10 (1.2%)	18 (2.1%)	118 (14.0%)	51	237^th of 534 public middle schools	55.6%		51.3	238^th of 535 public middle schools	55.5%	1	45.3	45.3		51.6	52.6	52.1		42.0	34.5	38.1	$15,833	$623	$15,210
Spanaway Middle School	Public	6-8	15701 B Street East	Tacoma	98445	Pierce County	Bethel School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 800-5400	766	34	22.5	67.8%	206 (26.9%)	72 (9.4%)	248 (32.4%)	28 (3.7%)	10 (1.3%)	68 (8.9%)	134 (17.5%)	44.6	279^th of 534 public middle schools	47.8%		49.6	250^th of 535 public middle schools	53.3%	29	35.7	35.7	40.9	42.3	52.9	45.1	50.0	39.2	33.8	41.3	$16,638	$1,318	$15,320
Ballou Junior High	Public	7-9	9916 136th St E	Puyallup	98373	Pierce County	Puyallup School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 841-8725	852	39	21.9	49.4%	381 (44.7%)	73 (8.6%)	172 (20.2%)	55 (6.5%)	10 (1.2%)	31 (3.6%)	129 (15.1%)	53.5	225^th of 534 public middle schools	57.9%		56.7	207^th of 535 public middle schools	61.3%	18	42.5	42.5		66.7	56.3	61.6		38.0	29.0	33.6	$15,904	$525	$15,379
Orting Middle School	Public	6-8	111 Whitehawk Blvd NW	Orting	98360	Pierce County	Orting School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 893-3565	643	30	21.2	40.0%	414 (64.4%)	18 (2.8%)	113 (17.6%)	19 (3.0%)	6 (0.9%)	8 (1.2%)	65 (10.1%)	32.7	355^th of 534 public middle schools	33.5%		28.8	378^th of 535 public middle schools	29.3%	23	42.1	42.1	49.5	42.4	38.8	43.5	25.8	24.5	30.5	26.9	$16,941	$736	$16,205

Frequently Asked Questions about Cougar Mountain Middle School

Is Cougar Mountain Middle School a good school?

Cougar Mountain Middle School ranks 270^th of 534 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Cougar Mountain Middle School?

Students at Cougar Mountain Middle School are 60% White, 21% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is Cougar Mountain Middle School in?

Bethel School District

How many students attend Cougar Mountain Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 605 students attended Cougar Mountain Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Cougar Mountain Middle School attend?

Students who attend Cougar Mountain Middle School usually go on to attend Bethel High School

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