Best 98001 Washington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,745 students in 98001, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98001, WA are Kilo Middle School and Sequoyah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98001 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98001, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98001, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kilo Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 S 308th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Sequoyah Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3425 S 360th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-3670
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
West Auburn Senior High School
Alternative School
401 W Main St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Gr: K-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98001, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98001, WA include Kilo Middle School and Sequoyah Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98001?
3 public middle schools are located in 98001.
What is the racial composition of students in 98001?
98001 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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