Mercer International Middle School vs. Washington Middle School
Should you attend Mercer International Middle School or Washington 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
Mercer International Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Washington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 862 students in grades 6-8, Mercer International 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 42% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher 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 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 555 students in grades 6-8, Washington 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 46% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
862 students
555 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#727 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#752 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
221
196
Grade 7 Students
273
174
Grade 8 Students
368
185
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
38%
15%
% Hispanic
19%
14%
% Black
18%
40%
% White
14%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
12%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
