For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 450 students in 98629, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98629, WA are La Center Academy and La Center Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98629 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98629, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98629, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 Ne Highland Rd
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Rank: #22.
La Center Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Ne Lockwood Creek Rd
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2136
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2136
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98629, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98629, WA include La Center Academy and La Center Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98629?
2 public middle schools are located in 98629.
What is the racial composition of students in 98629?
98629 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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