Orchard Middle School
Wenatchee, WA · Wenatchee School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, small
300th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 21%▲ Improving
1024 ORCHARD AVE, Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509)662-7745NCES ID 530966001634Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Orchard Middle School 300th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 21% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 21th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 388 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 405 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.8% | 65.4% | ▲ 9.6 pts | |
| White | 40.3% | 32.8% | ▼ 7.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.1 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 $496K in zip 98801 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Orchard Middle School
- #275Pioneer Middle SchoolWenatchee School District · 1 mi away275th of 381
ELA 43% ▲8 · Math 20% =Compare - #194Pinnacles Prep Charter SchoolPinnacles Prep Charter School · 1 mi away · charter194th of 381
ELA 49% ▲14 · Math 31% ▲11Compare - #161Foothills Middle SchoolWenatchee School District · 1.2 mi away161st of 381
ELA 54% ▲19 · Math 35% ▲15Compare - #250Eastmont Junior HighEastmont School District · 2.5 mi away250th of 381
ELA 44% ▲9 · Math 24% ▲4Compare - #129Sterling Junior High SchoolEastmont School District · 2.7 mi away129th of 381
ELA 57% ▲22 · Math 40% ▲20Compare - #49CASHMERE MIDDLE SCHOOLCASHMERE SCHOOL DISTRICT · 9.3 mi away49th of 381
ELA 69% ▲34 · Math 58% ▲38Compare - #75Icicle River Middle SchoolCascade School District · 19.6 mi away75th of 381
ELA 63% ▲28 · Math 52% ▲32Compare
What school district is Orchard Middle School in?
Orchard Middle School is part of the Wenatchee School District district in Wenatchee, Washington.
Is Orchard Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Orchard Middle School 300th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 21% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Orchard Middle School?
Hispanic 65%, White 33%, Two or more races 2% (405 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Orchard Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98801 is $496K 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.