Serving 717 students in grades 6-8, Aki Kurose Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aki Kurose Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Aki Kurose Middle School's student population of 717 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
717 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aki Kurose Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aki Kurose Middle School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1529 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
27%
9%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
32%
5%
White
12%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aki Kurose Middle School's ranking?
Aki Kurose Middle School is ranked #1529 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Aki Kurose Middle School often compared to?
Aki Kurose Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edmonds S. Meany Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Aki Kurose Middle School?
717 students attend Aki Kurose Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Aki Kurose Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aki Kurose Middle School?
Aki Kurose Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Aki Kurose Middle School offer ?
Aki Kurose Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Aki Kurose Middle School part of?
Aki Kurose Middle School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
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