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#726 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 33% in state

Washington Middle School

Middle School · Seattle School District No. 1 · Seattle, WA

A Seattle School District No. 1 middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2101 S JACKSON ST, Seattle, WA 98144

  • Math 38% vs WA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs WA 49% (2024)
  • 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.6% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.6% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.9 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$21,806
Chronic Absenteeism25.2%

Students at Washington Middle School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 SBA)
School
State
38%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 SBA)
School
State
49%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 29 points since 2018, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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

60.4%

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 Washington 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 69Good Transit
  • 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

$94,051

Median home value

$890,400

Median rent

$1,805/mo

College educated

62.4%

Homeownership

46.1%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98144; 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
Seattle Girls SchoolPrivate · tuition7.25–80.3 mi139Compare →
Hamlin Robinson SchoolPrivate · tuition7.61–80.7 mi333Compare →
Seattle School for BoysPrivate · tuition6.56–80.7 mi49Compare →
Lake Washington Girls Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition7.86–81.0 mi116Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Seattle School District No. 1

Schools in district
109
Rank in district
#76 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

Washington Middle School is listed in Seattle School District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washington Middle School

Washington Middle School is a public middle school in Seattle, WA, part of Seattle School District No. 1, serving approximately 551 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #726 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington Middle School

What grades does Washington Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Washington Middle School?

Washington Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 551 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washington Middle School rank in WA?

Washington Middle School ranks #726 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Washington Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Washington Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Washington Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Washington Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

60.4% of students at Washington 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
551
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
King County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.2%
Area population (ZIP 98144)
33,048
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
38.2
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 98144; 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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