Northstar Middle School

10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
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Top 1%
Serving 89 students in grades 6-8, Northstar Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 1% in WA
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northstar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Northstar Middle School's student population of 89 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
89 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Northstar Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northstar Middle School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#5 out of 2113 schools
(Top 1%)
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90-94%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northstar Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northstar Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northstar Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Northstar Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Asian
55%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northstar Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northstar Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northstar Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
34%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northstar Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northstar Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Northstar Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northstar Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northstar Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northstar Middle School's ranking?
Northstar Middle School is ranked #5 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Northstar Middle School often compared to?
Northstar Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like International Community School, Stella Schola by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Northstar Middle School?
89 students attend Northstar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Northstar Middle School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northstar Middle School?
Northstar Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Northstar Middle School offer ?
Northstar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Northstar Middle School part of?
Northstar Middle School is part of Lake Washington School District.
In what neighborhood is Northstar Middle School located?
Northstar Middle School is located in the Central Houghton neighborhood of Kirkland, WA. There are 4 other public schools located in Central Houghton.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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