Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 98801

This analysis examines four middle schools serving grades 6-8 in zip code 98801, which covers Wenatchee, Washington, including three traditional public schools in the Wenatchee School District and one charter school.

Among these schools, Foothills Middle School stands out as the top performer, ranking in the top half of all Washington middle schools and achieving the highest test scores in English, math, and science. In contrast, Pioneer Middle School and Orchard Middle School rank in the bottom quarter of the state. The charter school, Pinnacles Prep Charter School, operates under its own district and shows a mixed profile, with strong English scores but lower math and science results compared to the district average.

An interesting finding is that higher per-student spending does not automatically lead to higher test scores; the two lowest-performing schools actually have higher reported spending per student than the top-performing Foothills. All traditional public schools in the area perform below the Washington state average in core subjects. Parents should note that Foothills has maintained a consistent "3-star" rating for several years, while Pioneer and Orchard have consistently received "1-star" ratings, indicating a persistent performance gap within the same district.