Summary:
ZIP code 98250 has one middle school, Friday Harbor Middle School, serving grades 6–8 in the island community of San Juan County. The school enrolls 157 students and is part of the San Juan Island School District. Its small size may allow a more personal school experience, although results can vary from year to year because a relatively small number of students can significantly affect schoolwide percentages.
Friday Harbor Middle School has a generally strong academic profile. In 2025–2026, 59.88% of students were proficient in English Language Arts and 50.63% in math, both above Washington averages of 52.81% and 43.11%, respectively. Seventh grade was the strongest year, with 67.21% proficient in ELA and 61.67% in math. Sixth-grade results were also above state averages, while eighth-grade math was the school’s weakest math result at 41.51%, though it remained slightly above the state rate. The school’s statewide ranking improved from 192nd in 2023–2024 to 135th in 2025–2026, and its rating increased from three stars to four.
Science is the main area parents may want to monitor. The 2025–2026 science proficiency rate was 46%, below both the district’s 48.26% and the state’s 50.95%, and down sharply from 64.44% the previous year. The available data do not explain the decline, so families may wish to ask about curriculum, staffing, student cohorts, and plans for improvement. Other context includes a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, 41.4% free or reduced-price lunch participation, and reported spending of $18,334 per student. Overall, the school shows solid and improving performance in ELA and math, with science and eighth-grade math deserving the closest attention.
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