Serving 983 students in grades 6-8, Heatherwood Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Heatherwood Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heatherwood Middle School is 0.72, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Heatherwood Middle School?
983 students attend Heatherwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Heatherwood Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heatherwood Middle School?
Heatherwood Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Heatherwood Middle School offer ?
Heatherwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Heatherwood Middle School part of?
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