Serving 85 students in grades 6-8, Northstar Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Northstar Middle School serves the west part of Kirkland, WA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 2.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northstar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Northstar Middle School's student population of 85 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
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2023
School Rankings
Northstar Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northstar Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 2088 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
60%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northstar Middle School's ranking?
Northstar Middle School is ranked #4 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Northstar Middle School often compared to?
Northstar Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like International Community School, Stella Schola by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Northstar Middle School?
85 students attend Northstar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Northstar Middle School students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northstar Middle School?
Northstar Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northstar Middle School offer ?
Northstar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northstar Middle School part of?
Northstar Middle School is part of Lake Washington School District.
In what neighborhood is Northstar Middle School located?
Northstar Middle School is located in the Central Houghton neighborhood of Kirkland, WA. There are 4 other public schools located in Central Houghton.
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