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Aki Kurose Middle School vs. Mercer International Middle School

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School Overview

School
Aki Kurose Middle School
3928 S Graham St
Seattle, WA 98118
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Mercer International Middle School
1600 S Columbian Wy
Seattle, WA 98108
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Aki Kurose Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Mercer International Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 783 students in grades 6-8, Aki Kurose 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 is 26% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 751 students in grades 6-8, Mercer International Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
783 students
751 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Aki Kurose Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mercer International Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Aki Kurose Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mercer International Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Aki Kurose Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mercer International Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Aki Kurose Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mercer International Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1619 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#727 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Aki Kurose Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mercer International Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
42%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aki Kurose Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mercer International Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
59%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aki Kurose Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mercer International Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
45%
(Bottom 50% in WA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Aki Kurose Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mercer International Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
243
259
Grade 7 Students
253
216
Grade 8 Students
287
276

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Aki Kurose Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mercer International Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
22%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Aki Kurose Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mercer International Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Aki Kurose Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mercer International Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
29%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Aki Kurose Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mercer International Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
20%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Aki Kurose Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mercer International Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Aki Kurose Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mercer International Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Two or more races
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Aki Kurose Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mercer International Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.79
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Aki Kurose Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mercer International Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Aki Kurose Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mercer International Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Aki Kurose Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mercer International Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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