Explorer Middle School vs. Voyager Middle School
Should you attend Explorer Middle School or Voyager 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
Top Rankings
Explorer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Voyager Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 831 students in grades 6-8, Explorer 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 23% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 947 students in grades 6-8, Voyager 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 19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 71% 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
831 students
947 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1721 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1791 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
269
338
Grade 7 Students
272
304
Grade 8 Students
290
305
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
11%
% Hispanic
39%
39%
% Black
8%
12%
% White
27%
29%
% Hawaiian
3%
2%
% Two or more races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
