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Tukes Valley Middle School

20601 NE 167th Avenue, Battle Ground, WA 98604Battle Ground School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
455
Students
Total enrolled
$16,486
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 15% vs nat'l
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 455 students in grades 05–08 in Battle Ground, Washington.
15% above average funding
District spends $16,486 per pupil, 15% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Tukes Valley Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Battle Ground, Washington, serving grades 05–08 with 455 students. The district invests $16,486 per student — 15% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Tukes Valley Middle School

455
Total Students
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
36%
Free Lunch
29
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution236 male · 219 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility36%
National avg 52% · 165 students
Student Composition
82%
9%
Asian1%
White82%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black1%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530038003214

Academic Outcomes at Tukes Valley Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 66th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98604

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,486Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,486
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,254
Student Support$3,132
Administration$1,978
Operations$2,473
Other$1,649
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,486 spent per student, an estimated $7,303 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
21%
State government
67.8%
Local (property tax)
20.9%
Federal programs
11.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Yacolt PrimaryCaptain StrongGlenwood Heights PrimaryPleasant Valley Primary
+3 more
↓
Middle
Laurin Middle SchoolChief Umtuch MiddleAmboy Middle SchoolDaybreak Middle
+1 more
↓
High School
Battle Ground High SchoolPrairie High SchoolSummit View High SchoolOpen Doors Battle Ground
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyClark County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBattle Ground School District →
Phone: (360)885-6250
NCES ID: 530038003214
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Battle Ground seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Battle Ground School District
High
Battle Ground High School
1,798 students · 09–12
● 47 opp36% FRL
High
Prairie High School
1,603 students · 09–12
● 48 opp41% FRL
Other
Homelink River
973 students · KG–12
● 47 opp34% FRL
Mid
Laurin Middle School
746 students · 05–08
● 48 opp51% FRL
Elem
Yacolt Primary
734 students · PK–04
● 43 opp40% FRL
Elem
Captain Strong
628 students · PK–04
● 47 opp38% FRL
Elem
Glenwood Heights Primary
580 students · PK–04
● 48 opp52% FRL
Elem
Pleasant Valley Primary
556 students · PK–04
● 52 opp42% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
20601 NE 167th Avenue, Battle Ground, WA 98604
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.