Middle Schools in Royal School District

The Royal School District in Royal City, WA, serves middle-grade students through two schools: Royal Intermediate School (grades 4-6) and Royal Middle School (grades 7-8), which together educate 664 students in a district ranked in the lower third statewide.

Comparing the two schools reveals distinct profiles. Royal Intermediate School shows relative strength in elementary math, with its 4th graders outperforming state averages, though proficiency declines sharply by 6th grade. Royal Middle School has shown positive momentum, improving its state rating, and its 8th graders perform nearly at the state average in English. However, both schools, and the district overall, perform below state averages in all core subjects, with science being a particular area of concern across the district.

An important consideration for families is the difference in resources and student need between the schools. Royal Middle School serves a student population with greater economic need but operates with a higher student-teacher ratio and lower per-student spending than Royal Intermediate School. Parents should note the district is actively working on challenges, as evidenced by the middle school's recent rating improvement.