Ellen Ochoa Middle School
Pasco, WA · Pasco School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
373rd of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
1801 E SHEPPARD ST, Pasco, WA 99301
(509)543-6742NCES ID 530657002936Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Ellen Ochoa Middle School 373rd of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2019 to 2th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 775 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 859 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2002, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.7% | 93.0% | ▲ 24.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 2.7% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| White | 28.9% | 2.6% | ▼ 26.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 0.7% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2002. 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 $422K in zip 99301 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 Ellen Ochoa Middle School
- #360Stevens Middle SchoolPasco School District · 2.3 mi away360th of 381
ELA 23% ▲5 · Math 13% ▲4Compare - #321Columbia Middle SchoolColumbia (Walla Walla) School District · 4.3 mi away321st of 381
ELA 28% ▲10 · Math 21% ▲12Compare - #282Park Middle SchoolKennewick School District · 4.3 mi away282nd of 381
ELA 37% ▲19 · Math 24% ▲15Compare - #338Highlands Middle SchoolKennewick School District · 5.7 mi away338th of 381
ELA 27% ▲9 · Math 17% ▲8Compare - #269Horse Heaven Hills Middle SchoolKennewick School District · 5.9 mi away269th of 381
ELA 41% ▲23 · Math 23% ▲14Compare - #255Mcloughlin Middle SchoolPasco School District · 6.3 mi away255th of 381
ELA 43% ▲25 · Math 25% ▲16Compare - #353Finley Middle SchoolFinley School District · 6.5 mi away353rd of 381
ELA 25% ▲7 · Math 13% ▲4Compare - #158Chinook Middle SchoolKennewick School District · 6.8 mi away158th of 381
ELA 54% ▲36 · Math 35% ▲26Compare
What school district is Ellen Ochoa Middle School in?
Ellen Ochoa Middle School is part of the Pasco School District district in Pasco, Washington.
Is Ellen Ochoa Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ellen Ochoa Middle School 373rd of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ellen Ochoa Middle School?
Hispanic 93%, Asian 3%, White 3%, Two or more races 1% (859 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ellen Ochoa Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99301 is $422K 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.