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Deer Park Middle School

Q: Is Deer Park Middle School a good school?

Deer Park Middle School ranks 211 th of 534 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

211^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 534 Washington Middle Schools

Better than 60% of Washington middle schools

Summary

Deer Park Middle School is a public school serving about 500 students in grades 6-8 in the Deer Park School District, a mid-performing district in a community with significant economic need.

The school stands out for performing better than many other schools with similar student populations, particularly in English and Math, and it does this while spending less money per student than most neighboring schools. For example, it achieves stronger academic results than nearby Garry Middle School or Springdale Middle School, which have higher poverty rates and significantly higher per-student spending. A notable strength is the school's consistent, effective support for Hispanic students, where it ranks among the top schools in the state.

While the school performs well overall, there are areas for growth, including Science scores, which are below the state average, and 8th-grade Math. Performance trends also show a recent gap between female and male students. Compared to schools in wealthier neighboring districts like Mead or Nine Mile Falls, such as Lakeside Middle School, Deer Park's absolute test scores are lower, but it is important to note it achieves its solid results with a student population facing greater economic challenges.

503

Students ?

16.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,392

Per pupil spending ?

52.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

S. 347 Colville Ave.
Deer Park, WA 99006-0882

(509) 464-5800

District: Deer Park School District

Students who attend Deer Park Middle School usually attend:

High:

Deer Park High School

Feeder schools for Deer Park Middle School:

Elementary:	Arcadia Elementary
	Deer Park Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.3%

Hispanic:

8.3%

Two or more races:

3.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 63rd percentile in 2015 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Washington median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

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

!Science scores 13 pts below the Washington average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg48%

Washington avg48%

211^th of 534

Washington public middle schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

102^nd of 247Deer Park 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	56.3	211 of 534	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.5	180 of 535	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.7	181 of 539	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.9	138 of 541	74.5%	★★★★☆
2021	60.0	185 of 529	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.6	149 of 512	70.9%	★★★★☆
2018	71.4	110 of 437	74.8%	★★★★☆
2017	67.6	130 of 435	70.1%	★★★★☆
2016	54.5	193 of 443	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.5	165 of 445	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.6	163 of 498	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.7	156 of 497	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.0	206 of 492	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.7	177 of 483	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	50.2	240 of 476	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	49.3	232 of 466	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	68.2	120 of 463	74.1%	★★★★☆
2006	58.5	170 of 449	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	49.7	229 of 425	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	53.5	201 of 421	52.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	61.0	164 of 471	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.8	171 of 464	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.7	189 of 464	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.8	159 of 479	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.2	233 of 469	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.8	157 of 452	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.0	114 of 376	69.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	67.8	92 of 347	73.5%	★★★★☆
2024	87.9	24 of 344	93.0%	★★★★★
2023	84.6	34 of 336	89.9%	★★★★★
2022	95.1	11 of 360	96.9%	★★★★★
2021	95.4	10 of 353	97.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	60.4	151 of 457	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.8	103 of 455	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	68.7	103 of 463	77.8%	★★★★☆
2022	75.0	63 of 475	86.7%	★★★★☆
2021	66.3	96 of 458	79.0%	★★★★☆
2019	74.3	60 of 448	86.6%	★★★★☆
2018	79.1	42 of 349	88.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	46.3	242 of 472	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	63.5	140 of 466	70.0%	★★★★☆
2023	63.2	149 of 470	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	76.6	96 of 480	80.0%	★★★★☆
2021	73.1	107 of 476	77.5%	★★★★☆
2019	69.9	115 of 453	74.6%	★★★★☆
2018	70.8	97 of 371	73.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2019	35.4	139 of 231	39.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	45.8	252 of 488	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.3	206 of 486	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.2	224 of 488	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.4	168 of 488	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.7	230 of 480	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.2	214 of 470	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.7	129 of 325	60.3%	★★★☆☆

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)

Hispanic (2025)73rd percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)67th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2025)65th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)49th percentile-12 vs school

White (2025)48th percentile-12 vs school

Special Education (2019)40th percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts55%~ state avg

Math43%~ state avg

Science37%-13 vs state

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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
Deer Park Middle School	Public	6-8	S. 347 Colville Ave.	Deer Park	99006	Spokane County	Deer Park School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 464-5800	503	30	16.5	52.7%	429 (85.3%)	4 (0.8%)	42 (8.3%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.2%)	56.3	211^th of 534 public middle schools	60.5%		62.5	180^th of 535 public middle schools	66.4%	31	36.8	36.8	54.6	59.7	51.9	55.5	46.4	48.8	33.7	43.0	$15,392	$578	$14,814
Riverside Middle School	Public	6-8	3814 E. Deer Park/Milan Rd.	Chattaroy	99003	Spokane County	Riverside School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 464-8450	325	19	16.7	56.6%	289 (88.9%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)	54.8	218^th of 534 public middle schools	59.2%		53.8	228^th of 535 public middle schools	57.4%	10	32.0	32.0	52.0	57.7	46.4	51.7	42.6	55.3	41.6	46.2	$16,115	$498	$15,617
Lakeside Middle School	Public	6-8	6169 Highway 291	Nine Mile Falls	99026	Stevens County	Nine Mile Falls School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 340-4100	293	18	16.4	35.2%	246 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	12 (4.1%)	78	102^nd of 534 public middle schools	80.9%		84.6	76^th of 535 public middle schools	85.8%	26	65.3	65.3	48.4	63.5	61.7	58.1	60.2	55.2	62.1	59.0	$16,383	$999	$15,384
Mountainside Middle School	Public	6-8	4717 E Day Mt. Spokane Rd	Colbert	99005	Spokane County	Mead School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 465-7400	824	44	18.6	44.9%	655 (79.5%)	12 (1.5%)	51 (6.2%)	13 (1.6%)	7 (0.8%)	20 (2.4%)	64 (7.8%)	64.1	168^th of 534 public middle schools	68.5%		64.3	173^rd of 535 public middle schools	67.7%	5	50.0	50.0	47.8	62.7	63.2	57.6	42.0	44.7	47.8	44.8	$15,182	$258	$14,924
Northwood Middle School	Public	6-8	12908 N Pittsburg St	Spokane	99208	Spokane County	Mead School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 465-7500	796	43	18.7	38.6%	648 (81.4%)	11 (1.4%)	66 (8.3%)	4 (0.5%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	55 (6.9%)	65.7	162^nd of 534 public middle schools	69.7%		65.3	166^th of 535 public middle schools	69.0%	4	41.3	41.3	55.2	62.9	68.2	61.8	41.6	50.6	45.1	45.6	$15,960	$321	$15,640
Highland Middle School	Public	6-8	3515 W Hawthorne Rd	Spokane	99208	Spokane County	Mead School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 465-6510	704	40	17.6	32.8%	565 (80.3%)	4 (0.6%)	39 (5.5%)	14 (2.0%)	11 (1.6%)	10 (1.4%)	61 (8.7%)	77.8	103^rd of 534 public middle schools	80.7%		80.8	88^th of 535 public middle schools	83.6%	15	51.2	51.2	61.4	67.4	66.8	65.2	52.9	50.4	59.8	54.1	$15,889	$132	$15,757
Springdale Middle School	Public	6-8	500 N 4th	Springdale	99173	Stevens County	Mary Walker School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 258-4533	112	8	14.0	80.4%	76 (67.9%)	1 (0.9%)	10 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (16.1%)	11.5	488^th of 534 public middle schools	8.6%		13.3	478^th of 535 public middle schools	10.7%	10	27.0	27.0	23.5	21.7	29.7	25.5	26.5	18.2	8.1	17.2	$23,806	$3,424	$20,382
Salk Middle School	Public	6-8	6411 N Alberta St	Spokane	99208	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 354-5600	658	39	16.9	62.2%	429 (65.2%)	29 (4.4%)	82 (12.5%)	19 (2.9%)	7 (1.1%)	17 (2.6%)	75 (11.4%)	32.3	358^th of 534 public middle schools	33.0%		25.7	397^th of 535 public middle schools	25.8%	39	39.5	39.5	33.5	47.6	60.0	46.8	24.3	27.0	16.5	22.5	$19,356	$1,663	$17,693
Garry Middle School	Public	6-8	725 E Joseph Ave	Spokane	99207	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 354-5200	410	30	13.8	82.0%	199 (48.5%)	22 (5.4%)	73 (17.8%)	19 (4.6%)	5 (1.2%)	14 (3.4%)	77 (18.8%)	17.9	452^nd of 534 public middle schools	15.4%		17.7	457^th of 535 public middle schools	14.6%	5	31.2	31.2	27.5	36.2	35.3	32.6	18.7	21.6	25.2	21.6	$21,970	$2,398	$19,572
Pauline Flett Middle School	Public	6-8	5020 W Wellesley	Spokane	99205	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 824-8000	609	35	17.4	60.8%	449 (73.7%)	13 (2.1%)	54 (8.9%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (1.0%)	82 (13.5%)	42.5	285^th of 534 public middle schools	46.6%		23.6	415^th of 535 public middle schools	22.4%	130	41.5	41.5	47.3	43.8	47.3	46.1	43.5	34.7	30.1	35.9	$17,828	$926	$16,903

Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Park Middle School

What high school do graduates of Deer Park Middle School attend?

Students who attend Deer Park Middle School usually go on to attend Deer Park High School

Is Deer Park Middle School a good school?

Deer Park Middle School ranks 211^th of 534 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Deer Park Middle School in?

Deer Park School District

What is the racial makeup of Deer Park Middle School?

Students at Deer Park Middle School are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Deer Park Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 503 students attended Deer Park Middle School.

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