1280 160th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Tillicum Middle School serves 780 students in grades 6-8.
Tillicum Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 780 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in WA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 74% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 77% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Tillicum Middle School's student population of 780 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
780 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Tillicum Middle School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Tillicum Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 2052 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
74%
50%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
77%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
29%
8%
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Hispanic
16%
25%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
37%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.74
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Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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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 Tillicum Middle School's ranking?

Tillicum Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).

How many students attend Tillicum Middle School?

780 students attend Tillicum Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

37% of Tillicum Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Tillicum Middle School?

Tillicum Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.

What grades does Tillicum Middle School offer ?

Tillicum Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Tillicum Middle School part of?

Tillicum Middle School is part of Bellevue School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 780 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 74% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 77% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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