Is North Whidbey Middle School a good school?

North Whidbey Middle School ranks 200 th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Whidbey Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 735 students attended North Whidbey Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of North Whidbey Middle School?

Students at North Whidbey Middle School are 55% White, 21% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 5% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

What high school do graduates of North Whidbey Middle School attend?

Students who attend North Whidbey Middle School usually go on to attend Oak Harbor High School

North Whidbey Middle School

Summary:

North Whidbey Middle School is a public middle school in Oak Harbor, Washington, serving 721 students in grades 7-8 as part of the Oak Harbor School District. The school has a relatively diverse student population and its academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages.

North Whidbey Middle School's strengths include its diverse student body, with 53.81% White, 20.67% Hispanic, 7.77% Asian, and 12.48% two or more races. The school's Hispanic and African American students have performed relatively well, ranking in the top 50 and top 100 schools in the state, respectively, in recent years. However, the school's performance for students with special needs and English Language Learners has been lower, with these groups ranking in the bottom half or bottom third of schools in the state. Compared to nearby schools, North Whidbey Middle School outperforms La Venture Middle School and Mount Baker Middle School in the Mount Vernon School District, but lags behind schools like Anacortes Middle School, Port Susan Middle School, and Coupeville Middle School.

The school has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $10,586 in 2019-2020 to $16,611 in 2021-2022, and a decrease in student-teacher ratio from 19 students per teacher in 2020-2021 to 15.9 students per teacher in 2022-2023. These changes suggest the school may have access to more resources and support for its students. Continued focus on supporting the academic needs of all student subgroups, particularly those with special needs and English Language Learners, could help North Whidbey Middle School further improve its overall performance.

Detail:

Public 7-8

67 NE Izett St.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277

(360) 279-5500

District: Oak Harbor School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
200^th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,611

Students who attend North Whidbey Middle School usually attend:

High:

Oak Harbor High School

Feeder schools for North Whidbey Middle School:

Elementary:	Broad View Elementary
	Crescent Harbor Elementary
	Hillcrest Elementary
	Oak Harbor Elementary
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	Olympic View Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 735

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.8%

Hispanic:

20.7%

Two or more races:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Whidbey Middle School ranks better than 62.6% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.37. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.8%), Hispanic (20.7%), two or more races (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Whidbey Middle School is 16.9. (See more...)

Compare North Whidbey Middle School employs 43.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Whidbey Middle School is $16,611.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Whidbey Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Whidbey Middle School 200^th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See North Whidbey Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Oak Harbor School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Harbor School District 63^rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Whidbey Middle School

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Rank History for all students at North Whidbey Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	67.86	124^th	421	70.5%
2005	67.08	127^th	425	70.1%
2006	54.33	195^th	449	56.6%
2007	56.13	190^th	463	59.0%
2008	47.12	248^th	466	46.8%
2009	41.06	293^rd	476	38.4%
2010	25.76	381^st	483	21.1%
2011	36.61	339^th	492	31.1%
2012	48.08	261^st	497	47.5%
2013	34.18	354^th	498	28.9%
2015	38.71	271^st	445	39.1%
2016	55.93	188^th	443	57.6%
2017	35.14	290^th	435	33.3%
2018	45.00	240^th	437	45.1%
2019	54.42	223^rd	512	56.4%
2021	54.02	213^th	529	59.7%
2022	45.56	265^th	541	51.0%
2023	60.42	183^rd	539	66.0%
2024	58.37	200^th	535	62.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Whidbey Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	33.09	119^th	166	28.3%
2019	62.57	89^th	246	63.8%
2021	55.95	91^st	250	63.6%
2022	57.70	94^th	257	63.4%
2023	54.61	98^th	244	59.8%
2024	49.18	111^th	243	54.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Whidbey Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	33.83	89^th	135	34.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Whidbey Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	40.58	109^th	231	52.8%
2021	20.78	193^rd	210	8.1%
2022	24.31	163^rd	199	18.1%
2023	22.13	146^th	167	12.6%
2024	35.33	108^th	179	39.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Whidbey Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	51.37	207^th	448	53.8%
2021	62.79	117^th	458	74.5%
2022	47.60	223^rd	475	53.1%
2023	58.18	161^st	463	65.2%
2024	58.54	163^rd	455	64.2%

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Rank History for Homeless students at North Whidbey Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	40.03	18^th	27	33.3%
2022	53.24	17^th	33	48.5%
2024	73.57	1^st	12	91.7%

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Rank History for Female students at North Whidbey Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	60.17	167^th	452	63.1%
2021	55.37	188^th	469	59.9%
2022	47.05	232^nd	479	51.6%
2023	60.58	162^nd	464	65.1%
2024	62.50	159^th	464	65.7%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at North Whidbey Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	56.17	22^nd	50	56.0%
2021	43.83	25^th	44	43.2%
2022	33.28	37^th	51	27.5%
2023	49.93	19^th	40	52.5%
2024	50.08	24^th	46	47.8%

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Rank History for Male students at North Whidbey Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	46.75	235^th	453	48.1%
2021	53.25	192^nd	476	59.7%
2022	44.42	245^th	480	49.0%
2023	58.80	171^st	470	63.6%
2024	53.90	199^th	466	57.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at North Whidbey Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	21.45	105^th	123	14.6%
2019	40.59	91^st	152	40.1%
2021	46.10	77^th	149	48.3%
2022	38.21	96^th	161	40.4%
2023	49.76	73^rd	145	49.7%
2024	43.83	84^th	148	43.2%

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Rank History for African American students at North Whidbey Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	79.27	15^th	111	86.5%
2021	40.07	62^nd	106	41.5%
2022	57.24	32^nd	104	69.2%
2024	38.27	54^th	90	40.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Whidbey Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	44.61	143^rd	259	44.8%
2019	44.20	187^th	344	45.6%
2021	60.74	99^th	353	72.0%
2022	41.25	195^th	360	45.8%
2023	69.42	78^th	336	76.8%
2024	79.30	49^th	344	85.8%

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Rank History for White students at North Whidbey Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	32.54	225^th	325	30.8%
2019	48.64	248^th	470	47.2%
2021	44.32	266^th	480	44.6%
2022	34.86	324^th	488	33.6%
2023	52.07	216^th	488	55.7%
2024	48.57	246^th	486	49.4%

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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 North Whidbey Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	608	26	68	23	12	n/a	n/a	0	737
1989	662	23	98	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	798
1990	645	20	78	35	3	n/a	n/a	0	781
1991	653	19	89	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	797
1992	671	37	69	43	6	n/a	n/a	0	826
1993	639	43	119	36	9	n/a	n/a	0	846
1994	658	51	98	36	10	n/a	n/a	0	853
1995	683	59	121	27	3	n/a	n/a	0	893
1996	683	59	121	27	3	n/a	n/a	0	893
1997	648	48	121	36	5	n/a	n/a	0	858
1998	585	40	99	36	7	n/a	n/a	0	767
1999	537	46	83	29	5	n/a	n/a	0	700
2000	524	47	89	34	7	n/a	n/a	0	701
2001	531	43	93	38	10	n/a	n/a	0	715
2002	494	47	102	31	10	n/a	n/a	0	684
2003	494	47	102	31	10	n/a	n/a	0	684
2004	501	59	109	39	9	n/a	n/a	0	717
2005	459	48	92	38	10	n/a	n/a	1	648
2006	445	62	100	48	8	n/a	n/a	1	664
2007	414	65	99	61	9	n/a	n/a	5	653
2008	389	68	93	63	10	n/a	n/a	6	629
2009	368	56	75	59	11	n/a	n/a	18	587
2010	375	62	81	58	12	n/a	n/a	7	595
2011	372	57	81	63	11	2	13	0	599
2012	339	52	74	63	15	4	18	0	565
2013	323	42	60	76	7	6	26	0	540
2014	333	29	37	81	0	11	32	0	523
2015	317	18	39	86	3	5	42	0	510
2016	306	23	39	87	2	4	43	0	504
2017	324	22	30	95	3	3	55	0	532
2018	449	31	60	139	4	9	80	0	772
2019	435	35	56	141	5	7	101	0	780
2020	487	42	42	148	4	7	111	0	841
2021	456	28	43	155	1	9	109	0	801
2022	434	26	58	168	3	4	88	0	781
2023	388	31	56	149	3	3	90	1	721
2024	403	35	46	152	4	8	87	0	735

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 North Whidbey Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	737	43.0	17.1	0
1989	798	40.0	19.9	n/a
1990	781	41.4	18.8	0
1991	797	34.5	23.1	n/a
1992	826	33.9	24.3	n/a
1993	846	34.4	24.6	n/a
1994	853	31.3	27.3	n/a
1995	893	28.8	31.0	n/a
1996	893	28.8	31.0	n/a
1997	858	29.8	28.8	n/a
1998	767	30.5	25.1	n/a
1999	700	34.5	20.3	n/a
2000	701	33.0	21.2	n/a
2001	715	34.2	20.9	n/a
2002	684	38.6	17.7	44.2
2003	684	38.6	17.7	44.2
2004	717	38.0	18.9	38.4
2005	648	38.3	16.9	36.2
2006	664	37.5	17.7	39.8
2007	653	39.0	16.7	32.6
2008	629	34.9	18.0	41.1
2009	587	34.9	16.8	44.6
2010	595	32.1	18.5	48.1
2011	599	27.5	21.7	47.6
2012	565	25.2	22.4	49.7
2013	540	24.2	22.3	50.6
2014	523	n/a	n/a	52.8
2015	510	27.0	18.8	51
2016	504	27.0	18.6	54
2017	532	27.3	19.4	49.6
2018	772	41.3	18.6	40
2019	780	44.3	17.5	40.5
2020	841	44.9	18.7	40.4
2021	801	42.1	19.0	37.7
2022	781	46.8	16.6	37.9
2023	721	45.1	15.9	43.3
2024	735	43.3	16.9	44.2

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 North Whidbey Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	737	43.0	17.1	0
1989	798	40.0	19.9	n/a
1990	781	41.4	18.8	0
1991	797	34.5	23.1	n/a
1992	826	33.9	24.3	n/a
1993	846	34.4	24.6	n/a
1994	853	31.3	27.3	n/a
1995	893	28.8	31.0	n/a
1996	893	28.8	31.0	n/a
1997	858	29.8	28.8	n/a
1998	767	30.5	25.1	n/a
1999	700	34.5	20.3	n/a
2000	701	33.0	21.2	n/a
2001	715	34.2	20.9	n/a
2002	684	38.6	17.7	44.2
2003	684	38.6	17.7	44.2
2004	717	38.0	18.9	38.4
2005	648	38.3	16.9	36.2
2006	664	37.5	17.7	39.8
2007	653	39.0	16.7	32.6
2008	629	34.9	18.0	41.1
2009	587	34.9	16.8	44.6
2010	595	32.1	18.5	48.1
2011	599	27.5	21.7	47.6
2012	565	25.2	22.4	49.7
2013	540	24.2	22.3	50.6
2014	523	n/a	n/a	52.8
2015	510	27.0	18.8	51
2016	504	27.0	18.6	54
2017	532	27.3	19.4	49.6
2018	772	41.3	18.6	40
2019	780	44.3	17.5	40.5
2020	841	44.9	18.7	40.4
2021	801	42.1	19.0	37.7
2022	781	46.8	16.6	37.9
2023	721	45.1	15.9	43.3
2024	735	43.3	16.9	44.2

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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