Cougar Mountain Middle School
Graham, WA · Bethel School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
181st of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 52%▲ Improving
5108 260th St. East, Graham, WA 98338
(253)800-8000NCES ID 530048003158Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 577 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 605 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2003, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.6% | 61.8% | ▼ 11.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.6% | 17.2% | ▲ 10.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 14.4% | ▲ 13.5 pts | |
| Asian | 6.3% | 2.1% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Black | 8.0% | 2.0% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.7% | 0.8% | ▼ 2.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2003. 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 $598K in zip 98338 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Cougar Mountain Middle School
- #206Bethel Middle SchoolBethel School District · 2.8 mi away206th of 381
ELA 48% ▼2 · Math 29% ▼4Compare - #221Liberty Middle SchoolBethel School District · 3.8 mi away221st of 381
ELA 44% ▼6 · Math 30% ▼3Compare - #192Frontier Middle SchoolBethel School District · 4.3 mi away192nd of 381
ELA 46% ▼4 · Math 35% ▲2Compare - #289Cedarcrest Middle SchoolBethel School District · 5.1 mi away289th of 381
ELA 39% ▼11 · Math 19% ▼14Compare - #134Doris Stahl Junior HighPuyallup School District · 6.4 mi away134th of 381
ELA 54% ▲4 · Math 40% ▲7Compare - #177Glacier View Junior HighPuyallup School District · 6.8 mi away177th of 381
ELA 49% ▼1 · Math 35% ▲2Compare - #173Spanaway Middle SchoolBethel School District · 7.3 mi away173rd of 381
ELA 45% ▼5 · Math 41% ▲8Compare - #155Ballou Jr HighPuyallup School District · 8.4 mi away155th of 381
ELA 59% ▲9 · Math 31% ▼2Compare
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.