At a glance
Reported students
554
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
258
Wahluke Junior High: 554 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 598
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.96
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Wahluke Junior High
Wahluke Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Mattawa. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Wahluke School District. NCES reports 554 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, close to the Washington median of 19.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (98.7%) and White (0.9%). English learners represent 39.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Wahluke Junior High
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 39.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.9%
- Hispanic98.7%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Wahluke School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Saddle Mountain Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–03
470 reported students
Wahluke High School
High · Grades 09–12
750 reported students
Morris Schott Elementary
Elementary · Grades 04–05
317 reported students
Mattawa Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–KG
199 reported students
Mattawa Elementary Pre-School
Other · Grades PK–PK
119 reported students
Sentinel Tech Alt School
High · Grades 06–12
36 reported students
Public schools near Wahluke Junior High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Schott Elementary Elementary · Wahluke School District | 04–05 | 317 | under 0.1 mi |
| Mattawa Elementary Elementary · Wahluke School District | KG–KG | 199 | 0.1 mi |
| Developmental Pre-School Other · Wahluke School District | PK–PK | 10 | 0.1 mi |
| Mattawa Elementary Pre-School Other · Wahluke School District | PK–PK | 119 | 0.1 mi |
| Wahluke High School High · Wahluke School District | 09–12 | 750 | 0.1 mi |
| Saddle Mountain Elementary Elementary · Wahluke School District | 01–03 | 470 | 0.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wahluke Junior High
What grades does Wahluke Junior High serve?
Wahluke Junior High reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Wahluke School District.
How many students attend Wahluke Junior High?
Wahluke Junior High reported 554 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 598 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wahluke Junior High?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 554 students and 31.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wahluke Junior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wahluke Junior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wahluke School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wahluke Junior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wahluke Junior High in?
Wahluke Junior High is part of Wahluke School District, based in Mattawa, WA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wahluke Junior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Morris Schott Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Mattawa Elementary (0.1 mi), Developmental Pre-School (0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.