Serving 794 students in grades 5-7, Selah Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
Total Students
794 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)41%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)52%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
30%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
65%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% WA state average).
How many students attend Selah Intermediate?
794 students attend Selah Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Selah Intermediate students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Selah Intermediate?
Selah Intermediate has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Selah Intermediate offer ?
Selah Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-7
What school district is Selah Intermediate part of?
Selah Intermediate is part of Selah School District.
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