Wapato Middle School
Wapato, WA · Wapato School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Town, fringe
370th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 3%· Stable
1309 Kateri Lane, Wapato, WA 98951
(509)877-2173NCES ID 530948001615Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Wapato Middle School 370th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 3% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 3th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 713 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 701 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.0% | 78.0% | ▲ 11.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 21.7% | 17.4% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 8.8% | 0.9% | ▼ 7.9 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 $290K in zip 98951 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 Wapato Middle School
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ELA 27% ▲8 · Math 19% ▲8Compare - #350Washington Middle SchoolYakima School District · 11.8 mi away350th of 381
ELA 22% ▲3 · Math 17% ▲6Compare - #330Granger Middle SchoolGranger School District · 12.2 mi away330th of 381
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What school district is Wapato Middle School in?
Wapato Middle School is part of the Wapato School District district in Wapato, Washington.
Is Wapato Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wapato Middle School 370th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 3% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Wapato Middle School?
Hispanic 78%, American Indian 17%, Two or more races 2%, Asian 2% (701 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wapato Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98951 is $290K 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.