For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,043 students in 98661, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98661, WA are Washington State School For The Blind, Mcloughlin Middle School and Jim Tangeman Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98661 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98661, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98661, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington State School For The Blind
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2214 E. 13th St.
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 696-6321
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 696-6321
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Mcloughlin Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5802 Macarthur Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-3600
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 865 students
Rank: #33.
Jim Tangeman Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 E 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1800
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1800
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Rank: #44.
Washington State School For The Deaf
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 Grand Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 418-0401
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 418-0401
Grades: PK-12
| 120 students
Rank: n/an/a
Esa 112 Special Educational Co-op
Special Education School
2500 Ne 65th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 750-7500
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 750-7500
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Vancouver Intensive Communications Center
Special Education School
5802 Macarthur Blvd, Pod B
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-3686
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-3686
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98661, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98661, WA include Washington State School For The Blind, Mcloughlin Middle School and Jim Tangeman Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 98661?
6 public middle schools are located in 98661.
What is the racial composition of students in 98661?
98661 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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