Serving 831 students in grades 6-8, Explorer 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 23% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Explorer 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 Explorer Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Explorer Middle School is ranked #1721 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Explorer Middle School often compared to?
Explorer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Voyager Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Explorer Middle School?
831 students attend Explorer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Explorer Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Explorer Middle School?
Explorer Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Explorer Middle School offer ?
Explorer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Explorer Middle School part of?
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