Summary:
Middle schools in ZIP code 98841 include two schools serving grades 6–8, both associated with Omak School District in the Omak area: Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle School and Omak Middle School. The schools serve very different enrollment sizes and instructional models, so families should consider whether they prefer a virtual program or a traditional school setting when comparing results.
Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle School is the stronger academic performer in this comparison. It enrolls 1,168 students and ranks 391st of 514 Washington middle schools, placing it in the 24th percentile. Its proficiency rates are 40.08% in English language arts, 19.08% in math, and 36.73% in science. It outperforms Omak Middle School in every overall subject and every reported grade-level comparison. It also exceeds the district average in English and science and nearly matches it in math. However, its results remain below state averages, especially in math.
Omak Middle School is a traditional school with 324 students and a much lower student-teacher ratio, 13.5:1 compared with 23.8:1 at the virtual academy. It also reports higher spending per student, but its academic results are lower: 25.09% proficiency in English, 10.62% in math, and 18.18% in science. Math is the biggest challenge at both schools, while science shows the largest difference between them. Both schools experienced modest declines in English and science from the prior year. Families should weigh academic results alongside school format, staffing structure, student support, and the different ways virtual and traditional schools serve students.
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