Serving 160 students in grades 6-8, Destiny Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1866 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
18%
25%
Black
30%
5%
White
32%
50%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Green Dot Destiny School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Destiny Middle School's ranking?
Destiny Middle School is ranked #1866 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Destiny Middle School?
160 students attend Destiny Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Destiny Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Destiny Middle School?
Destiny Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Destiny Middle School offer ?
Destiny Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Destiny Middle School part of?
Destiny Middle School is part of Green Dot Destiny School District.
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