Serving 417 students in grades 6-8, Sultan Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sultan Middle School's student population of 417 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Sultan Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sultan Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1499 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
28%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
61%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sultan Middle School's ranking?
Sultan Middle School is ranked #1499 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sultan Middle School often compared to?
Sultan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sultan Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sultan Middle School?
417 students attend Sultan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sultan Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sultan Middle School?
Sultan Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sultan Middle School offer ?
Sultan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sultan Middle School part of?
Sultan Middle School is part of Sultan School District.
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