Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle School

Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle School is a large virtual school in Omak, Washington, serving grades 6–8 and 1,168 students through the Omak School District. Its online model and statewide reach make it different from nearby traditional middle schools, so comparisons should be viewed as useful context rather than a perfect apples-to-apples evaluation.

Academically, the school ranks 391st out of 514 Washington middle schools, placing it in the 24th percentile statewide. Its 2025–2026 proficiency rates were 40.08% in English language arts, 19.08% in math, and 36.73% in science. These results are considerably better than those at nearby Omak Middle School, which recorded proficiency rates of 25.09% in ELA, 10.62% in math, and 18.18% in science. Washington Virtual Academy also outperformed Omak Middle School in every reported grade and subject. However, Okanogan Middle School was stronger in all three subjects, especially science, where it reached 58.67% proficiency. Washington Virtual Academy exceeded its district in ELA and science but was roughly equal to the district in math.

The most important concern is math: no grade exceeded 22% proficiency, and results declined from 23.43% in 2022–2023 to 19.08% in 2025–2026. ELA and science also remain below state averages, and the school’s ranking has fallen substantially from the 69th percentile in 2020–2021. The student-teacher ratio improved to 23.8, but it remains higher than at both nearby comparison schools, which may make individualized support especially important in a virtual setting. The school serves a high-need student population, with 74.91% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and reported per-student spending is lower than at the nearby traditional schools. Overall, it is a stronger option than Omak Middle School within the district, but families should ask closely about math intervention, student engagement, and one-on-one support.