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Home Choice Academy vs. Shahala Middle School

Should you attend Home Choice Academy or Shahala Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Home Choice Academy
13419 Ne 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98668
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Shahala Middle School
601 Se 192nd Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98683
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 194 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Home Choice Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 809 students in grades 6-8, Shahala Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-12
6-8
Total Students
194 students
809 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Home Choice Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shahala Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Home Choice Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shahala Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Home Choice Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shahala Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Home Choice Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shahala Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1647 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#945 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Home Choice Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shahala Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
41%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Home Choice Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shahala Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Home Choice Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shahala Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Home Choice Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Shahala Middle School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
11
-
Grade 1 Students
13
-
Grade 2 Students
18
-
Grade 3 Students
11
-
Grade 4 Students
10
-
Grade 5 Students
13
-
Grade 6 Students
26
243
Grade 7 Students
40
277
Grade 8 Students
52
289

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Home Choice Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Shahala Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Home Choice Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shahala Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Home Choice Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shahala Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Home Choice Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shahala Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
55%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Home Choice Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shahala Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Home Choice Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Shahala Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Home Choice Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shahala Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Home Choice Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shahala Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Home Choice Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shahala Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(22-23 School Year Data)
9%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Home Choice Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shahala Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Evergreen School District (Clark) and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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