Alki Middle School vs. Shahala Middle School
Should you attend Alki Middle School or Shahala Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 602 students in grades 6-8, Alki 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 44% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 809 students in grades 6-8, Shahala 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 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
602 students
809 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#784 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#999 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
195
243
Grade 7 Students
196
277
Grade 8 Students
211
289
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
13%
% Hispanic
13%
21%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
69%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
