Is Chief Umtuch Middle a good school?

Chief Umtuch Middle ranks 201 st of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chief Umtuch Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 545 students attended Chief Umtuch Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Chief Umtuch Middle?

Students at Chief Umtuch Middle are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Chief Umtuch Middle attend?

Students who attend Chief Umtuch Middle usually go on to attend Battle Ground High School

Chief Umtuch Middle

Summary:

Chief Umtuch Middle is a public middle school in Battle Ground, Washington, serving 553 students in grades 5-8. It is part of the Battle Ground School District, which is ranked 87 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chief Umtuch Middle stands out for its consistently strong academic performance. The school outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, math, and science proficiency across all grade levels. Its Hispanic, special education, and low-income students also perform better than their peers at the district and state level, ranking in the top 25% of Washington middle schools for these subgroups. This suggests the school is effectively supporting the needs of diverse learners.

Interestingly, Chief Umtuch Middle has a significantly higher percentage of White students (82.1%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 44.43% to 77.31% White. This demographic difference could impact the school's overall performance and resource allocation. Despite this, Chief Umtuch Middle has maintained a consistent ranking among the top 30-35% of Washington middle schools over the past several years, indicating its academic success is not solely driven by its student population or higher funding levels.

Detail:

Public 5-8

700 NW 9th St
Battle Ground, WA 98604

(360) 885-6350

District: Battle Ground School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
201^st of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,821

Students who attend Chief Umtuch Middle usually attend:

High:

Battle Ground High School

Feeder schools for Chief Umtuch Middle:

Elementary:

Captain Strong

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 545

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.2%

Hispanic:

9.9%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chief Umtuch Middle ranks better than 62.4% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 6 ranked middle schools in the Battle Ground School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.33. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.2%), Hispanic (9.9%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Battle Ground School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chief Umtuch Middle is 17. 3 middle schools in the Battle Ground School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Chief Umtuch Middle employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chief Umtuch Middle is $14,821. 4 middle schools in the Battle Ground School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chief Umtuch Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Chief Umtuch Middle 201^st of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Chief Umtuch Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Battle Ground School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Battle Ground School District 87^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chief Umtuch Middle

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Rank History for all students at Chief Umtuch Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2010	63.33	159^th	483	67.1%
2011	80.78	68^th	492	86.2%
2012	69.27	127^th	497	74.4%
2013	59.97	195^th	498	60.8%
2015	61.38	155^th	445	65.2%
2016	64.09	151^st	443	65.9%
2017	56.17	195^th	435	55.2%
2018	55.34	190^th	437	56.5%
2019	51.87	241^st	512	52.9%
2021	64.25	163^rd	529	69.2%
2022	63.51	163^rd	541	69.9%
2023	57.27	198^th	539	63.3%
2024	58.33	201^st	535	62.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Chief Umtuch Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	32.25	185^th	268	31.0%
2019	30.84	163^rd	231	29.4%
2021	42.86	105^th	210	50.0%
2022	45.56	85^th	199	57.3%
2023	66.95	33^rd	167	80.2%
2024	65.51	46^th	179	74.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chief Umtuch Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	62.94	89^th	349	74.5%
2019	54.44	180^th	448	59.8%
2021	66.33	95^th	458	79.3%
2022	75.26	60^th	475	87.4%
2023	55.93	180^th	463	61.1%
2024	55.17	180^th	455	60.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Chief Umtuch Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	59.28	146^th	376	61.2%
2019	56.28	189^th	452	58.2%
2021	60.63	162^nd	469	65.5%
2022	56.17	178^th	479	62.8%
2023	55.37	192^nd	464	58.6%
2024	56.91	182^nd	464	60.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Chief Umtuch Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	48.60	179^th	371	51.8%
2019	45.75	241^st	453	46.8%
2021	66.54	130^th	476	72.7%
2022	67.63	124^th	480	74.2%
2023	56.11	180^th	470	61.7%
2024	57.59	177^th	466	62.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chief Umtuch Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	50.85	117^th	259	54.8%
2019	37.75	212^th	344	38.4%
2021	68.79	76^th	353	78.5%
2022	70.72	68^th	360	81.1%
2023	80.45	45^th	336	86.6%
2024	69.03	75^th	344	78.2%

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Rank History for White students at Chief Umtuch Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	42.13	190^th	325	41.5%
2019	46.51	263^rd	470	44.0%
2021	52.99	215^th	480	55.2%
2022	49.89	232^nd	488	52.5%
2023	41.49	278^th	488	43.0%
2024	44.68	272^nd	486	44.0%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Chief Umtuch Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	436	1	7	21	3	n/a	n/a	15	483
2010	473	5	9	31	3	n/a	n/a	13	534
2011	510	1	3	45	0	5	20	0	584
2012	506	1	7	41	3	7	19	0	584
2013	529	2	8	44	4	5	29	0	621
2014	515	2	10	49	3	3	26	0	608
2015	484	3	12	55	3	3	33	0	593
2016	475	3	9	62	1	0	26	0	576
2017	477	2	5	68	1	0	27	0	580
2018	496	3	2	65	0	0	29	0	595
2019	488	3	4	77	1	0	31	0	604
2020	517	2	5	71	1	0	35	0	631
2021	458	2	1	63	1	1	29	0	555
2022	455	4	3	61	2	2	31	0	558
2023	454	5	6	59	1	3	25	0	553
2024	437	7	7	54	1	4	35	0	545

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chief Umtuch Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	483	n/a	n/a	35
2010	534	29.9	17.8	39.5
2011	584	35.1	16.6	43.8
2012	584	33.8	17.2	43
2013	621	37.0	16.7	44.1
2014	608	n/a	n/a	41.8
2015	593	39.0	15.2	42.5
2016	576	37.0	15.5	42.2
2017	580	37.5	15.4	38.6
2018	595	36.6	16.2	36.6
2019	604	36.0	16.7	36.8
2020	631	34.8	18.1	33.3
2021	555	33.6	16.5	30.6
2022	558	30.9	18.0	30.6
2023	553	30.9	17.8	34.9
2024	545	32.0	17.0	35.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chief Umtuch Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	483	n/a	n/a	35
2010	534	29.9	17.8	39.5
2011	584	35.1	16.6	43.8
2012	584	33.8	17.2	43
2013	621	37.0	16.7	44.1
2014	608	n/a	n/a	41.8
2015	593	39.0	15.2	42.5
2016	576	37.0	15.5	42.2
2017	580	37.5	15.4	38.6
2018	595	36.6	16.2	36.6
2019	604	36.0	16.7	36.8
2020	631	34.8	18.1	33.3
2021	555	33.6	16.5	30.6
2022	558	30.9	18.0	30.6
2023	553	30.9	17.8	34.9
2024	545	32.0	17.0	35.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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