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Kettle Falls Middle School

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Kettle Falls Middle School ranks 245 th of 534 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

245^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 534 Washington Middle Schools

Better than 54% of Washington middle schools

Summary

Kettle Falls Middle School is a public school serving 205 students in grades 5-8 in the Kettle Falls School District, demonstrating notable strengths in supporting student growth and specific student groups despite serving a community with significant economic need.

The school's most compelling story is the dramatic academic growth students show between 5th and 8th grade; for example, English proficiency rates jump from about 18% in 5th grade to over 62% by 8th grade, suggesting the school is very effective at helping students advance during their middle school years. This is particularly true for students facing economic disadvantages and those in special education, where the school's performance ranks among the top in the state, indicating a strong, supportive learning environment for these students. While year-to-year state rankings can vary, the school has shown steady improvement, moving from the 30th percentile in 2021 to the 54th percentile in 2025.

Compared to the nearby Colville Junior High School, Kettle Falls operates with smaller class sizes and shows a more pronounced growth pattern from grade to grade, even though Colville may start with higher overall test scores. Both schools serve similar populations with high economic need, but Kettle Falls allocates resources to maintain a lower student-to-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its success with key student subgroups and the significant academic progress made between 5th and 8th grade.

205

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,332

Per pupil spending ?

62%

Free/discounted lunch ?

W 105 11th
Kettle Falls, WA 99141

(509) 738-6014

District: Kettle Falls School District

Students who attend Kettle Falls Middle School usually attend:

High:

Kettle Falls High School

Feeder schools for Kettle Falls Middle School:

Elementary:

Kettle Falls Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.9%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Two or more races:

5.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 58th percentile in 2015 → 54th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Washington median (54th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (37% vs 48% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 13 pts below the Washington average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg39%

Washington avg48%

245^th of 534

Washington public middle schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From top 42% (2015) to top 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

142^nd of 247Kettle Falls 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	49.7	245 of 534	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.4	231 of 535	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.6	217 of 539	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.5	246 of 541	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	30.6	369 of 529	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.3	192 of 512	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.6	162 of 437	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.5	192 of 435	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.4	161 of 443	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	56.2	185 of 445	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.4	156 of 498	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.1	192 of 497	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	67.2	129 of 492	73.8%	★★★★☆
2010	62.1	166 of 483	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	49.9	246 of 476	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	39.2	290 of 466	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	46.5	256 of 463	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	45.4	250 of 449	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2005	57.4	179 of 425	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	52.7	204 of 421	51.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	57.9	180 of 471	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.5	193 of 464	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.2	214 of 464	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.9	224 of 479	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.4	312 of 469	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.7	130 of 452	71.2%	★★★★☆
2018	64.7	128 of 376	66.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	62.6	140 of 457	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.9	85 of 455	81.3%	★★★★☆
2023	77.6	57 of 463	87.7%	★★★★☆
2022	65.8	103 of 475	78.3%	★★★★☆
2021	44.7	240 of 458	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	72.9	68 of 448	84.8%	★★★★☆
2018	70.6	63 of 349	81.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	47.9	230 of 472	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.1	163 of 466	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.4	159 of 470	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.5	227 of 480	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	28.7	339 of 476	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	50.4	213 of 453	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.8	185 of 371	50.1%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2023	86.1	13 of 167	92.2%	★★★★★
2018	62.5	58 of 268	78.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	44.9	261 of 488	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.7	282 of 486	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.0	299 of 488	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.9	323 of 488	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	15.6	431 of 480	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	49.8	244 of 470	48.1%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Special Education (2023)92nd percentile+32 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)69th percentile+15 vs school

Female (2025)62nd percentile+8 vs school

Male (2025)51st percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)47th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts40%-13 vs state

Science39%-10 vs state

Math33%-9 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 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	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
Kettle Falls Middle School	Public	5-8	W 105 11th	Kettle Falls	99141	Stevens County	Kettle Falls School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 738-6014	205	14	14.2	62.0%	172 (83.9%)	2 (1.0%)	14 (6.8%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (5.9%)	49.7	245^th of 534 public middle schools	54.1%		53.4	231^st of 535 public middle schools	56.8%	14	20.8	56.9	39.4	18.4	34.6	43.2	62.8	39.8	18.4	25.0	36.4	52.9	33.2	$18,332	$2,533	$15,799
Colville Junior High School	Public	6-8	990 S Cedar St	Colville	99114	Stevens County	Colville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 684-7820	401	23	17.4	66.1%	331 (82.5%)	3 (0.7%)	37 (9.2%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)	62.1	180^th of 534 public middle schools	66.3%		68.8	145^th of 535 public middle schools	72.9%	35		54.6	54.6		54.3	63.2	55.7	57.7		27.1	48.0	47.9	40.8	$17,008	$2,071	$14,937

Frequently Asked Questions about Kettle Falls Middle School

What district is Kettle Falls Middle School in?

Kettle Falls School District

How many students attend Kettle Falls Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 205 students attended Kettle Falls Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Kettle Falls Middle School?

Students at Kettle Falls Middle School are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Is Kettle Falls Middle School a good school?

Kettle Falls Middle School ranks 245^th of 534 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Kettle Falls Middle School attend?

Students who attend Kettle Falls Middle School usually go on to attend Kettle Falls High School

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