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Showalter Middle School

4628 S 144th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 574 students in grades 6-8, Showalter 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 15% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Showalter Middle School's student population of 574 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
574 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Showalter 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 Showalter Middle School is 0.76, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#2024 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Showalter Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Showalter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Showalter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Showalter Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
24%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Showalter Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
39%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Showalter Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
5%
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White
10%
49%
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Hawaiian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Showalter Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
8%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Showalter Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Showalter Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Showalter Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Showalter Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Showalter Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Showalter Middle School's ranking?
Showalter Middle School is ranked #2024 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Showalter Middle School?
574 students attend Showalter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Showalter Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Showalter Middle School?
Showalter Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Showalter Middle School offer ?
Showalter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Showalter Middle School part of?
Showalter Middle School is part of Tukwila School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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