South Whidbey Middle
Langley, WA · South Whidbey School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, fringe
169th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 56%▼ Declining
5675 Maxwelton Road, Langley, WA 98260
(360)221-4300NCES ID 530819001358Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks South Whidbey Middle 169th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 56% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 61th in 2019 to 56th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 285 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 283 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.2% | 81.6% | ▼ 8.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.0% | 9.2% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 7.8% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.8% | 1.1% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $785K in zip 98260 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than South Whidbey Middle
- #130Olympic View Middle SchoolMukilteo School District · 7.2 mi away130th of 381
ELA 54% ▲8 · Math 42% =Compare - #67Harbour Pointe Middle SchoolMukilteo School District · 8.7 mi away67th of 381
ELA 59% ▲13 · Math 58% ▲16Compare - #144North Middle SchoolEverett School District · 9.8 mi away144th of 381
ELA 55% ▲9 · Math 37% ▼5Compare - #278Explorer Middle SchoolMukilteo School District · 9.9 mi away278th of 381
ELA 34% ▼12 · Math 28% ▼14Compare - #217Evergreen Middle SchoolEverett School District · 10.1 mi away217th of 381
ELA 45% ▼1 · Math 31% ▼11Compare - #26010th Street SchoolMarysville School District · 10.4 mi away260th of 381
ELA 42% ▼4 · Math 25% ▼17Compare - #280Voyager Middle SchoolMukilteo School District · 11.2 mi away280th of 381
ELA 39% ▼7 · Math 22% ▼20Compare - #364Totem Middle SchoolMarysville School District · 11.4 mi away364th of 381
ELA 21% ▼25 · Math 12% ▼30Compare
What school district is South Whidbey Middle in?
South Whidbey Middle is part of the South Whidbey School District district in Langley, Washington.
Is South Whidbey Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Whidbey Middle 169th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Whidbey Middle?
White 82%, Hispanic 9%, Two or more races 8%, Asian 1% (283 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Whidbey Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98260 is $785K 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.