Serving 642 students in grades 6-8, Post Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Post Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Post Middle School's student population of 642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
642 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Post Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Post Middle School is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1004 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
74%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Post Middle School's ranking?
Post Middle School is ranked #1004 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Post Middle School often compared to?
Post Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haller Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Post Middle School?
642 students attend Post Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Post Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Post Middle School?
Post Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Post Middle School offer ?
Post Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Post Middle School part of?
Post Middle School is part of Arlington School District.
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