Mt Baker Middle School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(253) 804-4555
Mt Baker Middle School serves 1,011 students in grades 6-8.
Mt Baker Middle School placed in the top 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 55% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Mt Baker Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Mt Baker Middle School's student population of 1,011 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,011 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mt Baker Middle School is ranked within the top 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 Mt Baker Middle School is 0.74, 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 | #866 out of 2039 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 11% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 23% |
| Black | 6% | 4% |
| White | 35% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 4% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Auburn School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mt Baker Middle School is Auburn Riverside High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Olympic Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gildo Rey Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Auburn Gildo Rey Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 596 students10
0.2 miles
1005 37th St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4952 0.2 PK-5 596 - Auburn Auburn Riverside High School Math: 45% | Reading: 74%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,644 student10
0.5 miles
501 Oravetz Rd Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 804-5161 0.5 9-12 1,644 - Auburn Ilalko Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 57%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 632 students10
0.8 miles
301 Oravetz Pl Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4748 0.8 K-5 632 - Auburn Olympic Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 34%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 838 students10
1.2 miles
1825 K St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4966 1.2 6-8 838 - Pacific Alpac Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 54%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 634 students10
1.4 miles
310 Milwaukee Blvd N
Pacific, WA 98047
(253) 931-4976 1.4 PK-5 634
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