Royal Middle School

Royal Middle School is a public school serving about 280 students in grades 7 and 8 in the rural community of Royal City, Washington, as part of the Royal School District.

The school is on a strong upward trend, having significantly improved its statewide ranking over the last six years. Academically, its performance is mixed: English Language Arts scores are close to the state average, but math and science scores are areas needing improvement. It's interesting to note that the school achieves these results with lower per-student spending and a higher student-to-teacher ratio than some neighboring schools. For example, it outperforms the nearby Wahluke Junior High in all subjects, even though Wahluke spends considerably more per student.

Within its own district, Royal Middle School does better in English than Royal Intermediate School but lags in math, suggesting a potential focus area as students transition between schools. A notable recent change is a decrease in the number of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, though the performance of students in that group has declined, which the school is likely examining. Overall, the school shows promising growth and appears to use its resources effectively to support student learning.