Orcas Island Middle School
Eastsound, WA · Orcas Island School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, distant
103rd of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 73%▲ Improving
715 SCHOOL RD, Eastsound, WA 98245
(360)376-2287NCES ID 530630002815Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 101 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 91 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2000, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 60.4% | ▼ 33.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 30.8% | ▲ 27.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 5.5% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2000. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $918K in zip 98245 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Orcas Island Middle School
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ELA 55% ▼4 · Math 46% =Compare - #210Horizon Middle SchoolFerndale School District · 16.8 mi away210th of 381
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ELA 55% ▼4 · Math 55% ▲9Compare - #241Shuksan Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 19 mi away241st of 381
ELA 42% ▼17 · Math 28% ▼18Compare - #92Whatcom Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 19.7 mi away92nd of 381
ELA 57% ▼2 · Math 51% ▲5Compare - #209Blaine Middle SchoolBlaine School District · 21.6 mi away209th of 381
ELA 42% ▼17 · Math 35% ▼11Compare
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%, Asian 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.