Aki Kurose Middle School
Aki Kurose Middle School serves 684 students in grades 6-8.
Aki Kurose Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Aki Kurose Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Aki Kurose Middle School's student population of 684 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 684 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Aki Kurose Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Aki Kurose Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1363 out of 2039 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 34% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 23% |
| Black | 38% | 4% |
| White | 4% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Seattle School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Aki Kurose Middle School is Interagency Open Doors (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Orca K-8 School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dearborn Park International School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Seattle Dearborn Park International School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 352 students10
0.7 miles
2820 S Orcas St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-6930 0.7 K-5 352 - Seattle Graham Hill Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 358 students10
0.7 miles
5149 S Graham St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7140 0.7 PK-5 358 - Seattle Orca K-8 School Alternative School
Math: 43% | Reading: 62%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 391 students10
0.7 miles
5215 46 Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6900 0.7 K-8 391 - Seattle Rainier Valley Leadership Academy Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6 | 102 students10
0.7 miles
3900 S. Holly Park Drive
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956 0.7 6 102 - Seattle South Shore Pk-8 School Math: 55% | Reading: 50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 525 students10
0.8 miles
4800 S Henderson St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7600 0.8 PK-8 525
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