Summary:
ZIP code 98260, which includes the Langley area on Whidbey Island, has one middle school serving grades 6–8: South Whidbey Middle. The school enrolls 290 students and is part of the South Whidbey School District, giving families in the ZIP code one primary local middle-school option.
South Whidbey Middle performs above Washington’s average in all three reported subjects. Current proficiency rates are 55.78% in English Language Arts, 45.55% in Math, and 55.56% in Science, compared with state rates of 52.81%, 43.11%, and 50.95%. ELA improved by 7.09 percentage points from the prior year, while Science rose sharply by 18.89 points. Eighth-grade ELA is a particular strength, with 62% of students meeting the standard, 11.10 points above the state result. Math is more consistent across grades, but proficiency remains below 50% in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade, making it the clearest area for continued improvement. Seventh-grade ELA also trails the state slightly.
The school’s recent ranking provides additional context: it was ranked 147th out of 514 schools, placing it in the 71st percentile with a four-star rating for 2025–2026. Its ranking improved substantially from the previous year, when it stood at the 57th percentile with three stars. The district also ranks highly statewide, at 38th out of 238 districts and the 84th percentile. Families should also consider that the school reports a 24.8-to-1 student-teacher ratio, 34.48% free- or reduced-price lunch participation, and $14,702 in per-student spending. Overall, South Whidbey Middle appears stronger than the state average, with notable recent gains, while Math proficiency and seventh-grade ELA remain important opportunities for growth.
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