Very Good
#558 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 25% in state
Environmental & Adventure School
Middle School · Lake Washington School District · Kirkland, WA
A Lake Washington School District middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8040 NE 132nd, Kirkland, WA 98034
- Math 83% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 88% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 28.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Environmental & Adventure School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 86% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Environmental & Adventure School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,075/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kirkland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,974
Median home value
$875,200
Median rent
$2,324/mo
College educated
57.6%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finn Hill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 668 | Compare → |
| Kirkland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Northshore Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 846 | Compare → |
| Jane Addams Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 834 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lake Washington School District
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #45 of 53
- District spending per student
- $17,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Environmental & Adventure School is listed in Lake Washington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Environmental & Adventure School
Environmental & Adventure School is a public middle school in Kirkland, WA, part of Lake Washington School District, serving approximately 142 students in grades 6th-8th with a 28.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #558 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Environmental & Adventure School
What grades does Environmental & Adventure School serve?
Environmental & Adventure School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Environmental & Adventure School?
Environmental & Adventure School has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Environmental & Adventure School?
The student-teacher ratio at Environmental & Adventure School is 28.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Environmental & Adventure School rank in WA?
Environmental & Adventure School ranks #558 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Environmental & Adventure School's MySchoolScout rating?
Environmental & Adventure School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Environmental & Adventure School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Environmental & Adventure School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Environmental & Adventure School a charter school?
No, Environmental & Adventure School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Environmental & Adventure School a Title I school?
No, Environmental & Adventure School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Environmental & Adventure School?
5.6% of students at Environmental & Adventure School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 142
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (425) 936-2355
- Area population (ZIP 98034)
- 51,836
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98034; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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