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Jason Lee Middle School

8500 NW 9TH AVE, VANCOUVER, WA 98665 · (360) 313-3500 · Clark County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL568 STUDENTS
Enrollment
568
Middle
DISTRICT 679 · STATE 577
Student : Teacher
20.6:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.5:1 · STATE 18.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
48%
275 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 51%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
211
Grade 7
198
Grade 8
159
Student demographics
White
29752%
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
14025%
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 27%
Black
244%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Asian
193%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 9%
Two+
7513%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 9%
Native American
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
81%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 2%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
29652%
Female
27048%

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2022-23 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
43.6%
WA avg 49.0% . -6.3pp since 2014
Math
27.6%
WA avg 39.2% . -18.9pp since 2014
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
568
-148 (-21%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
20.6:1
was 20.4:1
% White
52%
was 58%
% Hispanic
25%
was 24%
% Black
4%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Jason Lee Middle School

Jason Lee Middle School, a mid-tier 6-8 campus in VANCOUVER, Washington, operated by Vancouver School District, hosts 568 students, covering grades 6 through 8.

Within Vancouver School District, which oversees 43 schools and 21,783 students, Jason Lee Middle School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Jason Lee Middle School shows that the most-represented group is White (52%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups; the rest is composed of 25% Hispanic, 13% multiracial, 4% Black, 3% Asian. By comparison, Clark County as a whole is about 75% White, so the school skews meaningfully less White than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Jason Lee Middle School has 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 20.6:1. The state averages around 18.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 48% of students at Jason Lee Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Clark County) records that median household earnings sit near $97,536, 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Clark County's 151 public schools (combined enrollment of about 74,406 students), Jason Lee Middle School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary, roughly 0.4 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Jason Lee Middle School.

The campus sits in a bedroom-community setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Jason Lee Middle School has edged down 21%, going from 716 students in 2018 to 568 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share edged down from 58% to 52%.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Jason Lee Middle School typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Clark County at a glance

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Population
516,959
Census ACS
Median income
$97,536
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
151
74,406 students

Quick facts

School name
Jason Lee Middle School
District
Vancouver School District
Address
8500 NW 9TH AVE, VANCOUVER, WA 98665
Phone
(360) 313-3500
County
Clark County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
568
Teachers (FTE)
28
Student–teacher ratio
20.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
275 (48%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
530927001570
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Vancouver School District
Other schools in VANCOUVER
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Jason Lee Middle School
How large is Jason Lee Middle School?
Jason Lee Middle School enrolls approximately 568 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Jason Lee Middle School serve?
Jason Lee Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many teachers does Jason Lee Middle School have?
Jason Lee Middle School employs 28 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.6:1.
How diverse is Jason Lee Middle School?
Jason Lee Middle School reports a student body of 52% White, 25% Hispanic, 4% Black, 3% Asian, 13% Two or more.
Is Jason Lee Middle School public or private?
Jason Lee Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Vancouver School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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