Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 98942

Summary:

The 98942 zip code is home to a single middle school, Selah Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. This school stands out as the only option for middle school students in the area, but its performance has been declining in recent years, with test scores consistently below the state averages and a steadily dropping statewide ranking.

Selah Middle School has an enrollment of 897 students, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (61.54%) and Hispanic (34.34%). The school faces significant economic challenges, with 67% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite spending $14,796 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school's academic performance remains a concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science all falling short of state benchmarks.

The declining statewide ranking of Selah Middle School, from 220 out of 541 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 371 out of 535 in 2023-2024, is a worrying trend that warrants further investigation. Understanding the factors contributing to this decline, such as curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems for struggling students, could help the school and the Selah School District identify areas for improvement and ensure that all students in the 98942 zip code have access to a high-quality education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Math (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Selah Middle School	Public	6-8	411 North First Street	Selah	98942	Yakima County	Selah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 698-8400	909	48	18.9	61.9%	557 (61.3%)	3 (0.3%)	315 (34.7%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (2.4%)	30.3	371^st of 535 public middle schools	30.7%		38.5	313^th of 539 public middle schools	41.9%	58	38.3	38.3	35.8	41.8	31.3	36.4	26.7	36.3	26.9	30.1	$14,796	$1,225	$13,572

Cities Near Zip Code 98942

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Selah	2.24 mi	13	242^nd
Yakima	3.96 mi	53	219^th
Naches	6.55 mi	3	153^rd
Cowiche	7.05 mi	3	224^th
Tieton	9.84 mi	1	236^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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