Explorer Middle School
Explorer Middle School serves 956 students in grades 6-8.
Explorer Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (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 50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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Explorer Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Explorer Middle School's student population of 956 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 956 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Comparison
Explorer 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 Explorer Middle School is 0.71, 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 | #1478 out of 2039 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 14% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 23% |
| Black | 6% | 4% |
| White | 28% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mukilteo School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Everett Special Services Special Education School Grades: PK-12 | 90 students
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9600 Sharon Drive
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 356-1277 0 PK-12 90 - Everett Aces High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 181 students10
0.1 miles
9700 Holly Drive
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 366-3900 0.1 9-12 181 - Everett Mukilteo Reengagement Academy Open Doors Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 32 students
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9401 Sharon Drive
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 356-1293 0.1 9-12 32 - Everett Challenger Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 55%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 685 students10
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9600 Holly Drive
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 366-2500 0.2 PK-5 685 - Everett Horizon Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 40%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 703 students10
0.9 miles
222 W Casino Rd
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 366-3000 0.9 K-5 703
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