For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,571 students in 98901, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98901, WA are East Valley Central Middle School and Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98901 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98901, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98901, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Valley Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2010 Beaudry Rd
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7500
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 S 9th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-2300
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
98901, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Yakima Open Doors (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1120 S 18th St, Portable A
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5580
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5580
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 319:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98901, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98901, WA include East Valley Central Middle School and Washington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98901?
2 public middle schools are located in 98901.
What is the racial composition of students in 98901?
98901 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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