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 607 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 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 874 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 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
607 students
874 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
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
191
263
Grade 7 Students
202
282
Grade 8 Students
214
329
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
13%
21%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
72%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
