Summary:
In zip code 98570, which serves the Onalaska, Washington area, there is one public middle school, Onalaska Middle School, serving about 195 students in grades 6 through 8 within the Onalaska School District.
Onalaska Middle School shows notable strengths, particularly in science where 65.7% of students are proficient, significantly higher than the state average. The school also demonstrates impressive growth in English Language Arts (ELA), with proficiency jumping from 31.5% in 6th grade to 67.2% by 8th grade, indicating effective teaching that helps students advance substantially during their middle school years. Mathematics is an area for focus, as overall proficiency is below the state average, though students perform closer to or above average in 7th and 8th grades.
The school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating and middle-tier state ranking over recent years. With over half of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's strong science results and significant academic growth in ELA are commendable achievements. For families in the area, this school provides a stable educational environment with clear areas of excellence and a pattern of helping students make substantial progress from 6th to 8th grade.
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