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#947 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 43% in state
Finn Hill Middle School
Middle School · Lake Washington School District · Kirkland, WA
A Lake Washington School District middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8040 NE 132nd ST, Kirkland, WA 98034
- Math 45% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Finn Hill Middle School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2018, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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
24.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Finn Hill Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental & Adventure SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 142 | 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
- #49 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
Finn Hill Middle School is listed in Lake Washington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Finn Hill Middle School
Finn Hill Middle School is a public middle school in Kirkland, WA, part of Lake Washington School District, serving approximately 668 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #947 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Finn Hill Middle School
What grades does Finn Hill Middle School serve?
Finn Hill Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Finn Hill Middle School?
Finn Hill Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Finn Hill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Finn Hill Middle School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Finn Hill Middle School rank in WA?
Finn Hill Middle School ranks #947 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Finn Hill Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Finn Hill Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Finn Hill Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Finn Hill Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Finn Hill Middle School a charter school?
No, Finn Hill Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Finn Hill Middle School a Title I school?
No, Finn Hill Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Finn Hill Middle School?
24.6% of students at Finn Hill Middle 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
- 668
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (425) 936-2340
- 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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