Olympic Middle School is a public middle school located in Auburn, Washington, serving around 900 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Auburn School District, which is ranked 168 out of 249 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Olympic Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic (46.11%) and Pacific Islander (6.89%) students compared to nearby schools, its academic performance consistently ranks in the bottom half of Washington middle schools, with proficiency levels below the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Asian, Hispanic, and White students, as well as English Language Learners and students with special needs. Despite having a higher per-student spending level ($16,245 in 2021-2022) than the state average, the school's academic challenges persist, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership and student support services, may be contributing to the issues.
When compared to other middle schools in the Auburn School District, such as Cascade Middle School and Rainier Middle School, Olympic Middle School consistently underperforms, with lower academic proficiency rates and overall rankings. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from 419 out of 492 schools in 2009-2010 to 467 out of 539 schools in 2022-2023, indicating that the school may be facing broader systemic challenges that require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address.
Olympic Middle School ranks in the bottom 13.4% of Washington middle schools.
In the 2022-23 school year, 900 students attended Olympic Middle School.
Auburn School District
Students who attend Olympic Middle School usually go on to attend Auburn Senior High School
Students at Olympic Middle School are 46% Hispanic, 20% White, 11% Two or more races, 7% African American, 7% Pacific Islander, 7% Asian, 3% American Indian.