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Lopez Middle High School

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Lopez Middle High School ranks 67 th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

67^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Washington High Schools

Better than 85% of Washington high schools

Summary

Lopez Middle High School is a small, rural public school serving just 111 students in grades 7 through 12 on Lopez Island, Washington, and it stands out for its remarkable and consistent improvement into one of the state's higher-performing schools.

The school has shown an impressive upward trajectory, moving from a 2-star to a consistent 4-star rating since 2021, and now ranks in the 85th percentile statewide. This improvement is particularly notable because the school serves a student population where a significant portion face economic disadvantages, yet it achieves an 88% graduation rate and excels in specific subjects like science, where 66.7% of students are proficient. Compared to other island schools like Friday Harbor High School (which recently declined in ranking) and Orcas Island High School, Lopez maintains a strong and improving academic record, especially in supporting its students' success.

While the school's per-student spending is higher than many nearby schools, such as Oak Harbor High School, this supports a low student-teacher ratio and appears correlated with strong outcomes. The school's performance challenges the assumption that demographic challenges limit achievement, demonstrating that a small, focused school in the Lopez School District can provide an excellent education that prepares students for graduation and beyond.

111

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,779

Per pupil spending ?

58.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261

(360) 468-2202

District: Lopez School District

Feeder schools for Lopez Middle High School:

Elementary:	Decatur Elementary
	Lopez Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.4%

Hispanic:

24.3%

Not Specified:

2.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 59th percentile in 2012 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (57% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Washington high schools

✓88% graduate in 4 years — above the Washington average (83%)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg51%

Washington avg48%

Middle school

198^th of 534

Washington public middle schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 15 pts since 2015

From bottom 48% (2015) to top 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

67^th of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 77 pts since 2015

From bottom 7% (2015) to top 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

50^th of 247Lopez 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	59.0	198 of 534	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.6	204 of 535	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.0	208 of 539	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.6	174 of 541	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.0	209 of 529	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	35.9	334 of 512	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	45.6	232 of 445	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	43.9	290 of 498	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	39.5	321 of 497	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	14.6	451 of 492	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	32.2	351 of 483	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	44.0	270 of 476	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	40.9	285 of 466	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	40.4	297 of 463	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	66.3	135 of 449	69.9%	★★★★☆
2005	65.1	135 of 425	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	67.4	129 of 421	69.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	47.4	227 of 479	52.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	70.5	94 of 455	79.3%	★★★★☆
2023	60.1	152 of 463	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.0	300 of 475	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	61.8	125 of 458	72.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2023	60.8	161 of 470	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.4	213 of 480	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.4	265 of 476	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.9	226 of 453	50.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	53.7	209 of 486	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.1	185 of 488	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.7	201 of 488	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.0	258 of 480	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.0	194 of 470	58.7%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	79.7	67 of 438	84.7%	★★★★☆
2024	81.4	65 of 437	85.1%	★★★★☆
2023	55.3	178 of 442	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.4	221 of 434	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	58.3	165 of 455	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.3	166 of 315	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	71.3	78 of 306	74.5%	★★★★☆
2015	15.1	316 of 341	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	59.6	187 of 454	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.2	185 of 450	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.3	98 of 440	77.7%	★★★★☆
2010	74.8	89 of 423	79.0%	★★★★☆
2009	87.7	20 of 402	95.0%	★★★★★
2008	64.4	146 of 396	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	81.3	46 of 399	88.5%	★★★★☆
2006	83.3	42 of 395	89.4%	★★★★☆
2005	93.6	11 of 394	97.2%	★★★★★
2004	80.0	66 of 390	83.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	80.1	58 of 347	83.3%	★★★★☆
2021	38.7	239 of 390	38.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	80.2	42 of 356	88.2%	★★★★☆
2023	74.1	55 of 362	84.8%	★★★★☆
2021	73.0	57 of 392	85.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2023	56.8	146 of 358	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.4	127 of 395	67.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	64.7	110 of 373	70.5%	★★★★☆
2024	89.3	30 of 374	92.0%	★★★★★
2023	77.4	66 of 379	82.6%	★★★★☆
2021	73.0	86 of 413	79.2%	★★★★☆

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)

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)79th percentile+17 vs school

Male (2023)66th percentile+4 vs school

White (2024)57th percentile-5 vs school

Female (2022)53rd percentile-15 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)88th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2024)83rd percentile~ school

White (2025)71st percentile-14 vs school

Male (2023)59th percentile~ school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science67%+17 vs state

English Language Arts63%+10 vs state

Math42%~ state avg

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Schools Near Lopez Middle High School

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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 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lopez Middle High School	Public	7-12	86 School Road	Lopez Island	98261	San Juan County	Lopez School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 468-2202	111	8	13.3	58.6%	77 (69.4%)	1 (0.9%)	27 (24.3%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	79.7	67^th of 438 public high schools	84.7%		81.4	65^th of 437 public high schools	85.1%	2	50.0	80.0	66.7	62.5	54.6	68.8	62.8	50.0	27.3	43.8	41.9	$28,779	$1,240	$27,539
Griffin Bay School Open Doors	Public	10-12	85 Blair Ave	Friday Harbor	98250	San Juan County	San Juan Island School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 378-3292	6	0			1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)								(n/a)												$8,565	$41	$8,524
Friday Harbor High School	Public	9-12	45 Blair Avenue	Friday Harbor	98250	San Juan County	San Juan Island School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 378-5215	255	15	17.1	41.2%	189 (74.1%)	2 (0.8%)	49 (19.2%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.9%)	62.9	139^th of 438 public high schools	68.3%		88	47^th of 437 public high schools	89.2%	92		80.4	80.4			60.9	60.9			28.6	28.6	$21,298	$574	$20,724
Open Doors	Public	9-12	1600 20th Street	Anacortes	98221	Skagit County	Anacortes School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 503-1300	7	0			7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$10,984	$38	$10,946
Anacortes High School	Public	9-12	1600 20th Street	Anacortes	98221	Skagit County	Anacortes School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 503-1300	766	37	20.8	25.2%	572 (74.7%)	10 (1.3%)	102 (13.3%)	17 (2.2%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.2%)	94.2	24^th of 438 public high schools	94.5%		94.7	20^th of 437 public high schools	95.4%	4		79.2	79.2			84.8	84.8			61.8	61.8	$20,160	$63	$20,097
Cap Sante High School	Public	9-12	1600 20th Street	Anacortes	98221	Skagit County	Anacortes School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 503-1303	50	3	20.0	42.0%	33 (66.0%)	1 (2.0%)	9 (18.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.0%)	16.9	373^rd of 438 public high schools	14.8%		49.2	218^th of 437 public high schools	50.1%	155		19.1	19.1			50.0	50.0					$14,015	$51	$13,963
Open Doors - Youth Reengagement Program	Public	9-12	1601 R Avenue	Anacortes	98221	Skagit County	Northwest Educational Service District 189	No	No	No	No	(360) 299-4010	63	0			35 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (34.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Orcas Island High School	Public	9-12	715 School Rd	Eastsound	98245	San Juan County	Orcas Island School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 376-2287	177	12	14.6	46.9%	105 (59.3%)	1 (0.6%)	56 (31.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.9%)	72.2	96^th of 438 public high schools	78.1%		64.9	126^th of 437 public high schools	71.2%	30		57.7	57.7			81.3	81.3			37.5	37.5	$19,519	$799	$18,720
Oak Harbor High School	Public	9-12	950 NW 2nd Ave.	Oak Harbor	98277	Island County	Oak Harbor School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 279-5400	1,562	81	19.1	38.6%	857 (54.9%)	62 (4.0%)	330 (21.1%)	117 (7.5%)	8 (0.5%)	16 (1.0%)	168 (10.8%)	56.6	177^th of 438 public high schools	59.6%		54.5	188^th of 437 public high schools	57.0%	11		59.7	59.7			65.4	65.4			27.0	27.0	$18,047	$154	$17,893
iGrad Academy	Public	9-12	#1 Wildcat Way	Oak Harbor	98277	Island County	Oak Harbor School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 373-4723	11	0		54.5%	6 (54.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (36.4%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$12,846	$127	$12,720

Frequently Asked Questions about Lopez Middle High School

What district is Lopez Middle High School in?

Lopez School District

Is Lopez Middle High School a good school?

Lopez Middle High School ranks 67^th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lopez Middle High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 111 students attended Lopez Middle High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lopez Middle High School?

Students at Lopez Middle High School are 69% White, 24% Hispanic, 3% Not Specified, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Lopez Middle High School?

Lopez Middle High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Decatur Elementary
Elementary : Lopez Elementary School

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