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#884 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 40% in state

North Middle School

Middle School · Everett School District · Everett, WA

An Everett School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2514 Rainier Ave., Everett, WA 98201

  • Math 31% vs WA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs WA 49% (2024)
  • 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.4% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.4% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-7.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.9 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$18,396
Chronic Absenteeism43.7%

Students at North Middle School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 SBA)
School
State
38%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 SBA)
School
State
49%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
68%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

63%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where North Middle 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 93Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 51Good Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,500/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Everett), 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

$73,822

Median home value

$476,900

Median rent

$1,443/mo

College educated

29.2%

Homeownership

46.9%

Poverty rate

16.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Port GardnerEnrollment path unverified7.0K–121.1 mi95Compare →
Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–121.3 mi107Compare →
Cavelero Mid High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.18–93.7 mi1,455Compare →
Evergreen Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.76–84.1 mi895Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Everett School District

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#20 of 30
District spending per student
$18,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Middle School is listed in Everett School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Middle School

North Middle School is a public middle school in Everett, WA, part of Everett School District, serving approximately 678 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #884 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Middle School

What grades does North Middle School serve?

North Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend North Middle School?

North Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Middle School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Middle School rank in WA?

North Middle School ranks #884 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is North Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 North Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Middle School a charter school?

No, North Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Middle School a Title I school?

No, North Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Middle School?

63.0% of students at North 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
678
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Snohomish County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.7%
Area population (ZIP 98201)
31,212
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
39.7
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 98201; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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