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Walter Strom Middle School

Q: Is Walter Strom Middle School a good school?

Walter Strom Middle School ranks 206 th of 534 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

206^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 534 Washington Middle Schools

Better than 61% of Washington middle schools

Summary

Walter Strom Middle School is a public middle school serving 206 students in grades 6-8 in Cle Elum, WA, as part of the highly-rated Cle Elum-Roslyn School District.

Academically, the school is on a strong upward trend, having significantly improved its statewide ranking over the last few years to become an above-average performer. Its test scores in English and Math are close to the state average, though Science scores have recently been more variable. A key strength is the school's notable effectiveness in supporting economically disadvantaged students, where it ranks significantly higher than most other Washington middle schools.

An important pattern for parents to note is a steep decline in Math proficiency from 6th to 8th grade, which is more pronounced here than the typical state trend. While the school invests more per student than it did a few years ago, its student-teacher ratio has slightly increased. Overall, Walter Strom Middle School has shown impressive resilience and growth, with particular success in helping students from lower-income families achieve, and focused attention on upper-grade math could help it rise even further.

206

Students ?

19.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,842

Per pupil spending ?

39.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2694 Sr 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922-8707

(509) 852-4901

District: Cle Elum-Roslyn School District

Students who attend Walter Strom Middle School usually attend:

High:

Cle Elum Roslyn High School

Feeder schools for Walter Strom Middle School:

Elementary:

Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.1%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Two or more races:

4.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 35th percentile in 2015 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 26 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Washington median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg52%

Washington avg48%

206^th of 534

Washington public middle schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 26 pts since 2015

From bottom 35% (2015) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

57^th of 247Cle Elum-Roslyn 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	57.0	206 of 534	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.8	244 of 535	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.2	204 of 539	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	27.0	401 of 541	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	38.3	318 of 529	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.6	220 of 512	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.7	130 of 437	70.3%	★★★★☆
2017	52.3	218 of 435	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.0	195 of 443	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	35.0	288 of 445	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	35.7	345 of 498	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	44.5	291 of 497	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	40.5	318 of 492	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	54.8	217 of 483	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.9	144 of 476	69.7%	★★★★☆
2008	52.1	218 of 466	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	42.5	285 of 463	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	32.0	334 of 449	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	50.9	221 of 425	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	51.8	209 of 421	50.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	58.8	178 of 471	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.1	194 of 464	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.6	190 of 464	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	34.0	321 of 479	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.0	256 of 469	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	69.7	115 of 452	74.6%	★★★★☆
2018	77.9	77 of 376	79.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	69.5	97 of 457	78.8%	★★★★☆
2024	54.0	188 of 455	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.1	125 of 463	73.0%	★★★★☆
2022	39.4	285 of 475	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.5	224 of 458	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.6	141 of 448	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.4	87 of 349	75.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	50.4	210 of 472	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.5	230 of 466	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.4	187 of 470	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	22.2	386 of 480	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.7	311 of 476	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.0	268 of 453	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.0	164 of 371	55.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	38.0	107 of 199	46.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	43.8	264 of 488	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.2	292 of 486	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.3	223 of 488	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	18.8	419 of 488	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.9	343 of 480	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	45.9	266 of 470	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.4	133 of 325	59.1%	★★★☆☆

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)79th percentile+17 vs school

Female (2025)62nd percentile~ school

Male (2025)56th percentile-6 vs school

Special Education (2022)46th percentile+20 vs school

White (2025)46th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts54%~ state avg

Science44%-6 vs state

Math41%~ state avg

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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
Walter Strom Middle School	Public	6-8	2694 Sr 903	Cle Elum	98922	Kittitas County	Cle Elum-Roslyn School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 852-4901	206	11	19.5	39.8%	167 (81.1%)	1 (0.5%)	24 (11.7%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.9%)	57	206^th of 534 public middle schools	61.4%		50.8	244^th of 535 public middle schools	54.4%	38	43.6	43.6	59.3	56.5	48.1	53.9	54.6	46.8	26.6	40.8	$17,842	$1,440	$16,402

Frequently Asked Questions about Walter Strom Middle School

How many students attend Walter Strom Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 206 students attended Walter Strom Middle School.

Is Walter Strom Middle School a good school?

Walter Strom Middle School ranks 206^th of 534 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Walter Strom Middle School in?

Cle Elum-Roslyn School District

What high school do graduates of Walter Strom Middle School attend?

Students who attend Walter Strom Middle School usually go on to attend Cle Elum Roslyn High School

What is the racial makeup of Walter Strom Middle School?

Students at Walter Strom Middle School are 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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