For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,540 students in 98901, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98901, WA are East Valley Central Middle School and Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98901 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98901, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98901, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Valley Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2010 Beaudry Rd
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7500
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 S 9th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-2300
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98901, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98901, WA include East Valley Central Middle School and Washington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98901?
2 public middle schools are located in 98901.
What is the racial composition of students in 98901?
98901 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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