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Lind-Ritzville Middle School

N 507 E St, Lind, WA 99341 · (509) 677-3408 · Adams County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL41 STUDENTS
Enrollment
41
Middle
DISTRICT 57 · STATE 577
Student : Teacher
6.2:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.0:1 · STATE 18.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
71%
29 students
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 51%
Community
0
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
6
Grade 7
14
Grade 8
21
Student demographics
White
2561%
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
1332%
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 27%
Asian
25%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 9%
Two+
12%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 9%
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
1741%
Female
2459%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
Lind-Ritzville Middle SchoolLind-Ritzville High School
Feeds from
Lind Elementary SchoolPK05
Based on grade levels within Lind School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2022-23 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
33.3%
WA avg 49.0% . -25.9pp since 2014
Math
29.4%
WA avg 39.2% . +6.5pp since 2014

What this means: On the Smarter Balanced + WCAS, Washington's statewide test, about 33 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 29 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Washington schools, those numbers are about 49 and 39. Reading and writing scores are down about 26 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 6 points.

Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
41
-1 (-2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
6.2:1
was 7.5:1
% White
61%
was 60%
% Hispanic
32%
was 38%
% Black
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Lind-Ritzville Middle School

Lind-Ritzville Middle School, a rural-scale 6-8 campus in Lind, Washington, operated by Lind School District, educates 41 students, covering grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 577 students per school, that is 93% below typical.

Lind-Ritzville Middle School is one of 3 schools operated by Lind School District, a district that hosts 170 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Lind-Ritzville Middle School records that the largest single group is White, at 61% of enrollment; the rest is composed of 32% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 43% White, putting the school's mix noticeably more White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Lind-Ritzville Middle School has 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 6.2:1. The state averages around 18.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 71% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

Across the wider county, community-level numbers for Adams County indicate median household earnings sit near $66,136, about 16% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Adams County runs 17 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,324 students), of which Lind-Ritzville Middle School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Lind Ritzville Middle School, around 0.0 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Lind-Ritzville Middle School.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Lind-Ritzville Middle School's enrollment has showed little movement since 2018, when it stood at 42 (now 41). Over the same period, the Hispanic share decreased from 38% to 32%. Class-load math has narrowed: from 7.5:1 in 2018 to 6.2:1 in 2025.

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Adams County at a glance

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Population
20,800
Census ACS
Median income
$66,136
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
5,324 students

Quick facts

School name
Lind-Ritzville Middle School
District
Lind School District
Address
N 507 E St, Lind, WA 99341
Phone
(509) 677-3408
County
Adams County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
41
Teachers (FTE)
7
Student–teacher ratio
6.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
29 (71%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
530441003416
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Lind-Ritzville Middle School
How large is Lind-Ritzville Middle School?
Lind-Ritzville Middle School enrolls approximately 41 students in grades 06-08.
Is Lind-Ritzville Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lind-Ritzville Middle School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Lind-Ritzville Middle School have?
Lind-Ritzville Middle School employs 7 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.2:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lind-Ritzville Middle School?
At Lind-Ritzville Middle School, the student body is approximately 61% White, 32% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Lind-Ritzville Middle School public or private?
Lind-Ritzville Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lind School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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