For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,997 students in Auburn, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Auburn, WA are Mt Baker Middle School, Cascade Middle School and Rainier Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Auburn, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Baker Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 37th St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 804-4555
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 804-4555
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Cascade Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1015 24th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4995
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4995
Gr: 6-8 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Rainier Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30620 116th Ave Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4843
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4843
Gr: 6-8 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Kilo Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 S 308th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-4700
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Olympic Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
839 21st St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4966
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4966
Gr: 6-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Sequoyah Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3425 S 360th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-3670
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-3670
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
15209 Se 376th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-6709
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-6709
Gr: K-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Special Educational School
Special Education School
502 4th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
West Auburn Senior High School
Alternative School
401 W Main St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Gr: K-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Auburn, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Auburn, WA include Mt Baker Middle School, Cascade Middle School and Rainier Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Auburn?
9 public middle schools are located in Auburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Auburn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Auburn include: Mt Baker Middle School vs. Olympic Middle School, Olympic Middle School vs. Mt Baker Middle School, Rainier Middle School vs. Cascade Middle School
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