Below Average
#1985 of 2,228 schools in WA
Kilo Middle School
Middle School · Federal Way School District · Auburn, WA
A Federal Way School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
4400 S 308TH ST, Auburn, WA 98001
- Math 24% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kilo Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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
76.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kilo Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,533/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburn), 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
$107,218
Median home value
$538,800
Median rent
$1,927/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98001; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Holy Innocents School of the NorthwestPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.2 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Sacajawea Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 652 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 737 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Federal Way School District
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #24 of 41
- District spending per student
- $17,898NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kilo Middle School is listed in Federal Way School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kilo Middle School
Kilo Middle School is a public middle school in Auburn, WA, part of Federal Way School District, serving approximately 649 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,985 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kilo Middle School
What grades does Kilo Middle School serve?
Kilo Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kilo Middle School?
Kilo Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 649 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kilo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kilo Middle School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kilo Middle School rank in WA?
Kilo Middle School ranks #1,985 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Kilo Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kilo Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Kilo Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kilo Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kilo Middle School a charter school?
No, Kilo Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kilo Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kilo Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kilo Middle School?
76.6% of students at Kilo 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
- 649
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.5%
- Phone
- (253) 945-4700
- Area population (ZIP 98001)
- 36,041
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 98001; 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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