Whitman Middle School vs. Salmon Bay K-8 School
Should I attend Whitman Middle School or Salmon Bay K-8 School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Whitman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Salmon Bay K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 671 students in grades 1-8, Whitman Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 664 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Salmon Bay K-8 School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
1-8
K-8
Total Students
671 students
664 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#139 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#226 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
51
Grade 1 Students
-
52
Grade 2 Students
-
51
Grade 3 Students
-
52
Grade 4 Students
-
55
Grade 5 Students
-
55
Grade 6 Students
231
116
Grade 7 Students
243
120
Grade 8 Students
197
112
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
6%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
69%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
15%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
