Explorer Middle School
Tel:
(425)366-5000
- Explorer Middle School serves 969 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Explorer Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Explorer Middle School's student population of 969 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 969 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Explorer Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Explorer Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1172 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 23% |
| Black | 6% | 4% |
| White | 30% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mukilteo School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Explorer Middle School is Special Services (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Everett Special Services Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 82 students
0.0 miles
9600 Sharon Drive
Everett, WA 98204
(425)356-1277 0.0 PK-12 82 - Everett Aces High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 186 students
0.1 miles
9700 Holly Drive
Everett, WA 98204
(425)366-3900 0.1 9-12 186 - Everett Challenger Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 813 students
0.2 miles
9600 Holly Drive
Everett, WA 98204
(425)366-2500 0.2 PK-5 813 - Everett Horizon Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 699 students
0.9 miles
222 W Casino Rd
Everett, WA 98204
(425)366-3000 0.9 K-5 699 - Everett Olivia Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 659 students
0.9 miles
200 108th St Sw
Everett, WA 98204
(425)366-3300 0.9 K-5 659
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