Excellent
#418 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 19% in state
Middle College High School
High School · Seattle School District No. 1 · Seattle, WA
A Seattle School District No. 1 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
401 NE Northgate Way #203, Seattle, WA 98125
- Math 36% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Middle College High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 54% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 27 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Middle College High 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 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 90Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seattle), 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
$96,725
Median home value
$844,500
Median rent
$1,856/mo
College educated
60.6%
Homeownership
45.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'dea High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Seattle Academy of Arts and SciencesPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,081 | Compare → |
| Interagency Detention SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| The Northwest SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 453 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Seattle School District No. 1
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #57 of 106
- District spending per student
- $21,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Middle College High School is listed in Seattle School District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middle College High School
Middle College High School is a public high school in Seattle, WA, part of Seattle School District No. 1, serving approximately 95 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #418 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middle College High School
What grades does Middle College High School serve?
Middle College High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Middle College High School?
Middle College High School has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle College High School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middle College High School rank in WA?
Middle College High School ranks #418 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Middle College High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Middle College High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Middle College High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle College High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Middle College High School a charter school?
No, Middle College High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middle College High School a Title I school?
No, Middle College High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle College High School?
41.1% of students at Middle College High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 95
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (206) 366-7940
- Area population (ZIP 98125)
- 43,807
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 98125; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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