For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 494 students in 98579, WA.
The top ranked public middle school in 98579, WA is Rochester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 98579 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98579, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98579, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9937 Highway 12 Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5958
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5958
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
98579, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10140 Highway 12 Sw #7 & 8
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5536
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5536
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98579, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98579, WA include Rochester Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98579?
1 public middle schools are located in 98579.
What is the racial composition of students in 98579?
98579 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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