Middle Schools in Goldendale School District

Goldendale School District has one middle school, Goldendale Middle School, serving grades 5 through 8 for the rural community in Washington State.

Academic performance at Goldendale Middle School is consistently below Washington state averages, with particular challenges in mathematics and science where proficiency rates are roughly 20 percentage points lower than the state. The school's scores align exactly with the Goldendale School District averages, which is expected as it is the district's only middle school. Recent state rankings have been low, placing in the bottom quarter of all Washington middle schools, though there was some improvement from the 2024 to the 2025 school year.

Notably, the school has a moderate class size and a per-student spending level that exceeds the national average. Parents should be aware that performance trends show a significant drop in mathematics proficiency by 7th and 8th grades, and the school serves a student population where a majority are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The data indicates a need for focused academic support, especially in the upper grade levels, to help students meet state standards.