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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 783 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Aki Kurose Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aki Kurose Middle School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Aki Kurose Middle School?
783 students attend Aki Kurose Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Aki Kurose Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aki Kurose Middle School?
Aki Kurose Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Aki Kurose Middle School offer ?
Aki Kurose Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Aki Kurose Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 783 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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