Serving 682 students in grades 7-8, Brier Terrace Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brier Terrace Middle School's student population of 682 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
682 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brier Terrace Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brier Terrace Middle School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#719 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
9%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
9%
5%
White
47%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brier Terrace Middle School's ranking?
Brier Terrace Middle School is ranked #719 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Brier Terrace Middle School often compared to?
Brier Terrace Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alderwood Middle School, College Place Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Brier Terrace Middle School?
682 students attend Brier Terrace Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Brier Terrace Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brier Terrace Middle School?
Brier Terrace Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Brier Terrace Middle School offer ?
Brier Terrace Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Brier Terrace Middle School part of?
Brier Terrace Middle School is part of Edmonds School District.
School Reviews
5 10/5/2018
I have not been at this school for that long but so far it has been a great school I have loved every minute
5 6/20/2012
I am a 7th grader at the middle school, and school is ending in 12 days. Everyone says middle school wil be "the best and worst days of your life," so I was very scared when I started. However, they are nothing but the best years of my life. I never imagined I''d have such etraordinary teachers and friends surrounding me. My English teacher, for example, is so amazing that she got my essay grades raised from a C- to an A!
I could never ask for anything better than this dreamlike school, and everyone I know would certainly agree with me.
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