Shahala Middle School vs. Alki Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 732 students in grades 6-8, Shahala Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 594 students in grades 6-8, Alki Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
732 students
594 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#945 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#763 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
227
190
Grade 7 Students
240
202
Grade 8 Students
265
202
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
4%
% Hispanic
21%
12%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
48%
71%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
11%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%