Washington Middle

Located at 716 East La Habra Blvd., in La Habra, California, Washington Middle is a moderately sized middle-grades school that hosts 580 students (grades 7 through 8), overseen by La Habra City Elementary.

Across the 9 schools in La Habra City Elementary (4,239 students total), Washington Middle accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Washington Middle records that nearly all students (89%) are Hispanic; the rest looks like 5% White, 3% Asian, 2% multiracial. That is meaningfully more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 34%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Washington Middle logs 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 21.1:1. The state averages about 20.7:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 85% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Orange County (around 55%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

After controlling for student poverty, Washington Middle sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 28.9%; this one delivers 35.9%.

In the surrounding community, Orange County reports that median household income runs about $116,289, roughly 44% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. Washington Middle is one of 649 public schools in Orange County (combined enrollment of about 430,458 students).

The closest other public school is Sonora High, roughly 0.8 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Washington Middle at 7th of 9; the average score across the group is 39.8%.

Washington Middle operates from a residential location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count contracted 29%: 814 students in 2018 compared to 580 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 24.7:1 in 2018 to 21.1:1 today.

On the community side, members of the Washington Middle community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.