Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 98244

ZIP code 98244 has one middle school, Mount Baker Junior High, serving grades 7–8 in the Deming area through the Mount Baker School District.

Mount Baker Junior High serves 244 students and has a student–teacher ratio of 17.6 to 1. About 60.25% of students qualified for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25, indicating that many families may benefit from additional academic and support services. The school reported $19,924 in spending per student for 2023–24. Since it is the only middle school listed in the ZIP code, families cannot compare it with another local middle school and may find district and statewide comparisons more useful.

The most encouraging news is that proficiency improved in every tested subject from 2024–25 to 2025–26: ELA rose to 38.64%, math to 24.32%, and science to 29.25%. ELA was the strongest overall subject, while math was the weakest and remains an important area for improvement. Science had the largest year-over-year gain, but also the largest gap compared with the district. Grade 8 results were stronger than grade 7 in both ELA and math, and grade 8 science slightly exceeded the district result. Overall, the school was below district and Washington averages, especially in math and science, although grade-specific ELA and math results were close to district performance. Its ranking improved to 396th of 514 schools, or the 23rd percentile, but it remained a one-star school. Parents may therefore view the school as showing positive momentum while still needing continued attention to math, science, and statewide achievement gaps.