For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 616 students in Elma, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Elma, WA are Elma Middle School and Mary M. Knight School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elma, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Elma have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elma, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elma Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Main
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2237
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2237
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Mary M. Knight School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Grades: PK-12
| 186 students
Rank: n/an/a
705 W Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
Elma, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Elma, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Elma, WA include Elma Middle School and Mary M. Knight School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elma?
3 public middle schools are located in Elma.
What is the racial composition of students in Elma?
Elma public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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