Post Middle School serves 654 students in grades 6-8.
Post Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Post Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Post Middle School's student population of 654 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Post Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Post Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1004 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
15%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Post Middle School's ranking?
Post Middle School is ranked #1004 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Post Middle School often compared to?
Post Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haller Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Post Middle School?
654 students attend Post Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Post Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Post Middle School?
Post Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Post Middle School offer ?
Post Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Post Middle School part of?
Post Middle School is part of Arlington School District.
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