Middle Schools in Eatonville School District

The Eatonville School District operates two middle schools for the 2024-25 year: Eatonville Middle School, a traditional school for grades 6-8 with 425 students, and the much smaller Eatonville Online Academy, a virtual school serving grades 6-10 with only 7 students, meaning the vast majority of district middle schoolers attend the brick-and-mortar school.

Academic performance data reveals significant challenges at Eatonville Middle School, which consistently ranks in the lower third of Washington middle schools. Its proficiency rates in English, math, and science are all below both district and state averages, with a particularly large gap in science. Math scores also show a concerning trend, declining from 6th to 8th grade. In contrast, the Eatonville School District as a whole performs around the state average, indicating the middle school's struggles are specific to that campus and not a district-wide issue.

For parents, the key takeaway is that the district's primary middle school faces persistent academic hurdles despite adequate per-student funding. The extremely small Eatonville Online Academy serves a niche population and has minimal impact on overall district metrics. The disconnect between the district's average performance and the middle school's low rankings suggests families should investigate the specific programs and supports in place at Eatonville Middle School, particularly in science and math, to understand how student needs are being addressed.