Glacier Middle School

Glacier Middle School serves 846 students in grades 6-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 846 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Glacier Middle School's student population of 846 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
846 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Glacier Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
9%
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Hispanic
54%
25%
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Black
9%
5%
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White
10%
50%
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Hawaiian
3%
1%
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Two or more races
7%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Glacier Middle School often compared to?
Glacier Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edmonds S. Meany Middle School, Aki Kurose Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Glacier Middle School?
846 students attend Glacier Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Glacier Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glacier Middle School?
Glacier Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Glacier Middle School offer ?
Glacier Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Glacier Middle School part of?
Glacier Middle School is part of Highline School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 846 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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