Serving 605 students in grades 6-8, Cougar Mountain Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cougar Mountain Middle School's student population of 605 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
605 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cougar Mountain Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cougar Mountain Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1163 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
21%
27%
Black
2%
5%
White
61%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cougar Mountain Middle School's ranking?
Cougar Mountain Middle School is ranked #1163 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cougar Mountain Middle School often compared to?
Cougar Mountain Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Cougar Mountain Middle School?
605 students attend Cougar Mountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Cougar Mountain Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cougar Mountain Middle School?
Cougar Mountain Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cougar Mountain Middle School offer ?
Cougar Mountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cougar Mountain Middle School part of?
Cougar Mountain Middle School is part of Bethel School District.
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