Northstar Middle School
Rank
: 10/
Top 1%10
Tel:
(425) 936-1760
Northstar Middle School serves 90 students in grades 6-8.
Northstar Middle School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (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 90-94% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Northstar Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Northstar Middle School's student population of 90 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 90 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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School Comparison
Northstar Middle School is ranked within the top 1% 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 Northstar Middle School is 0.57, which is less 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 | #11 out of 2039 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 38% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 54% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16) | 3% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lake Washington School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Northstar Middle School is Lake Washington High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is International Community School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Community School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kirkland Lake Washington High School Math: 71% | Reading: 93%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,705 student10
0.3 miles
12033 Ne 80th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1700 0.3 9-12 1,705 - Kirkland Community School Alternative School Grades: 1-5 | 71 students
0.7 miles
11133 Ne 65th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2395 0.7 1-5 71 - Kirkland International Community School Alternative School
Magnet School
Math: 95% | Reading: 98%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 6-12 | 438 students10
0.7 miles
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380 0.7 6-12 438 - Kirkland Rose Hill Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 72%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 473 students10
0.7 miles
8044 128th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2680 0.7 K-5 473 - Kirkland Franklin Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 81%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 455 students10
0.9 miles
12434 Ne 60th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2550 0.9 K-5 455
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