The top reported proficiency rate is 39% in Math. The lowest is 19% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Entiat Middle and High School
Entiat Middle and High School serves students in sixth through twelfth grade under one roof, a regular public school in the small city of Entiat, Washington, where the Entiat and Columbia rivers meet. The school is part of the Entiat School District, and its combined middle and high school structure means that students move through their secondary years in a single, stable building rather than transitioning to a separate campus.
The student body is small and economically diverse, with a large share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The demographic makeup is predominantly Hispanic, followed closely by a substantial white population, with a small American Indian or Alaska Native presence. The school does not report data on students with individualized education programs or English learners, which means families who want to understand the levels of special education and language support available may need to ask the school directly.
State assessment results from the most recent school year show that proficiency rates in English language arts, math, and science vary meaningfully by grade. In middle school, sixth-grade English language arts proficiency is below a third of students, while seventh-grade English language arts proficiency reaches nearly half. Math proficiency among sixth graders is just above a third and rises to a similar level for seventh graders. Eighth-grade science proficiency is below a fifth of students. The school’s composite proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades places it near the bottom relative to other districts in Chelan County, a point worth noting for parents who prioritize high standardized test scores.
Because this is a combined middle and high school, there is no separate graduation rate reported in the available data, and no multi-year trend is available to show whether performance is improving or declining over time. The absence of trend data means the picture is essentially a single snapshot. The school has limited program information publicly available. No AP, dual-credit, or career and technical education offerings are listed, though for a small school serving a rural community, such offerings may exist at a modest scale. Parents interested in the breadth of academic pathways should ask what college-prep and career-connected options are available, especially for upper-grade students.
The community of Entiat is small and historically tied to fruit growing and logging, with a nickname of Gateway to Recreation that reflects its location along the Columbia River, where Entiat City Park offers camping, a boat launch, and an ADA-accessible trail. Much of the town was relocated in the 1960s due to the construction of Rocky Reach Dam, so the current built environment is mid-century in origin. The Albert Long Museum preserves local history, and the Entiat National Fish Hatchery nearby serves as a field trip destination for students. The town has grown steadily over the past decade, though it remains a low-density residential community where many residents likely commute to Wenatchee for work. No public library branch or public transit was identified in available sources.
Housing in the area is moderately priced relative to the state as a whole, with home values slightly below the Washington median. The national median household income serves as a reference point, but local income data for Entiat specifically is not reported. For families considering a move, the affordability of housing is a practical consideration, though the job base within town is narrow.
For a parent or resident assessing fit, Entiat Middle and High School offers the continuity of a single building for grades six through twelve in a small, tight-knit rural setting. Its academic performance on state assessments is an area of softness, with overall proficiency below the middle of the county’s districts. A family that values a small school environment, a combined campus, and a community with outdoor recreational access may find the fit natural. A family that prioritizes high test scores, broad advanced coursework, or detailed special-population data will want to investigate further with the school to see what supports and opportunities are actually in place.
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