Cougar Mountain Middle School
Graham, WA · Bethel School District · Grades 6-8
181st of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 52%▲ Improving
Cougar Mountain Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cougar Mountain Middle School 181st of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 52% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 45th in 2019 to 53th in 2025 — improving.
Cougar Mountain Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 577 students tested
Cougar Mountain Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 605 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.4% | 61.8% | ▼ 12.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.4% | 17.2% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 14.4% | ▲ 10.1 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 2.1% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 3.3% | 2.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.0% | 0.8% | ▼ 2.2 pts |
Homes near Cougar Mountain Middle School
Typical home value $598K in zip 98338 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Cougar Mountain Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Bethel Middle SchoolBethel School District · 2.8 mi away206th of 381
ELA 48% · Math 29% - 5Liberty Middle SchoolBethel School District · 3.8 mi away221st of 381
ELA 44% · Math 30% - 5Frontier Middle SchoolBethel School District · 4.3 mi away192nd of 381
ELA 46% · Math 35% - 3Cedarcrest Middle SchoolBethel School District · 5.1 mi away289th of 381
ELA 39% · Math 19% - 7Doris Stahl Junior HighPuyallup School District · 6.4 mi away134th of 381
ELA 54% · Math 40% - 6Glacier View Junior HighPuyallup School District · 6.8 mi away177th of 381
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 6Spanaway Middle SchoolBethel School District · 7.3 mi away173rd of 381
ELA 45% · Math 41% - 6Ballou Jr HighPuyallup School District · 8.4 mi away155th of 381
ELA 59% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cougar Mountain Middle School in?
Cougar Mountain Middle School is part of the Bethel School District district in Graham, Washington.
Is Cougar Mountain Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cougar Mountain Middle School 181st of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Cougar Mountain Middle School?
White 62%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 14%, Asian 2% (605 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cougar Mountain Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98338 is $598K 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.