B+
Above Average
80/100

Walter Strom Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2694 SR 903, Cle Elum, WA 98922
Overall
B+
80/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 58th percentile in Washington
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.21 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 74th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

80
Repit Score
out of 100
224
Students
enrolled
22.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%58/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%74/100Students gain 1.21 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 83rd percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 24% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −9 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+3 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (−0 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%52%reading +0 pts, math -5 pts47th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%10%reading -12 pts, math -21 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income52%37%reading +9 pts, math +5 pts63rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2694 SR 903
City Cle Elum
ZIP Code 98922
District 5301350
NCES School ID 530135000242
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98922

Understanding the community around Walter Strom Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,542
Per Capita Income $49,978
Poverty Rate 4.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%
High School or Higher 88.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $550,800
Median Rent $1,034
Owner-Occupied 84.1%
Renter-Occupied 15.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Walter Strom Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 79.0%
Hispanic/Latino 11.2%
Two or More Races 5.8%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 224
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Walter Strom Middle School?
Walter Strom Middle School has a Repit School Score of 80 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Walter Strom Middle School?
Walter Strom Middle School has 224 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.3:1.
What grades does Walter Strom Middle School serve?
Walter Strom Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Walter Strom Middle School receive per student?
Walter Strom Middle School receives $17,816 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Walter Strom Middle School in 98922 ▼
Avg Home Value
$632,861
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,100
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
15.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026