Orcas Island Middle School
Eastsound, WA · Orcas Island School District · Grades 6-8
103rd of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 73%▲ Improving
Orcas Island Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Orcas Island Middle School 103rd of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 73% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2019 to 73th in 2025 — improving.
Orcas Island Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 101 students tested
Orcas Island Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 91 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.3% | 60.4% | ▼ 15.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.1% | 30.8% | ▲ 25.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 5.5% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Asian | 10.2% | 1.1% | ▼ 9.1 pts | |
| Black | 3.4% | 1.1% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
Homes near Orcas Island Middle School
Typical home value $918K in zip 98245 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Orcas Island Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Friday Harbor Middle SchoolSan Juan Island School District · 12.5 mi away115th of 381
ELA 55% · Math 46% - 5Horizon Middle SchoolFerndale School District · 16.8 mi away210th of 381
ELA 44% · Math 33% - 6Vista Middle SchoolFerndale School District · 17.6 mi away178th of 381
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 8Fairhaven Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 18.2 mi away82nd of 381
ELA 60% · Math 51% - 8Anacortes Middle SchoolAnacortes School District · 18.7 mi away85th of 381
ELA 55% · Math 55% - 4Shuksan Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 19 mi away241st of 381
ELA 42% · Math 28% - 8Whatcom Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 19.7 mi away92nd of 381
ELA 57% · Math 51% - 5Blaine Middle SchoolBlaine School District · 21.6 mi away209th of 381
ELA 42% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Orcas Island Middle School in?
Orcas Island Middle School is part of the Orcas Island School District district in Eastsound, Washington.
Is Orcas Island Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Orcas Island Middle School 103rd of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Orcas Island Middle School?
White 60%, Hispanic 31%, Two or more races 6%, Black 1% (91 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Orcas Island Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98245 is $918K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.