Northstar Middle School vs. International Community School
Should I attend Northstar Middle School or International Community School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northstar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
International Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 88 students in grades 6-9, Northstar Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 430 students in grades 6-12, International Community School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher 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 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-9
6-12
Total Students
88 students
430 students
![This chart displays total students of Northstar Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Northstar Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/87000/86720/northstar-middle-school-chart-s5bn8W.png)
![This chart displays total students of International Community School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of International Community School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/87000/86728/international-community-school-chart-bxgsbpF.png)
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
23 teachers
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![This chart displays the total teachers of International Community School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of International Community School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/87000/86728/international-community-school-chart-bisFQq2.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
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![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of International Community School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of International Community School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/87000/86728/international-community-school-chart-byWZ7Gk.png)
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#8 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Northstar Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Northstar Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/87000/86720/northstar-middle-school-chart-paoS11.png)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of International Community School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of International Community School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/87000/86728/international-community-school-chart-5SKJMG.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
90%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of International Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of International Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/87000/86728/international-community-school-chart-byraVkf.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
95%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of International Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of International Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/87000/86728/international-community-school-chart-UqFpKq.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
≥95%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a
![This chart displays graduation rate of International Community School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of International Community School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/87000/86728/international-community-school-chart-MLCIgl.png)
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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![This chart displays the students of International Community School by grade. This chart displays the students of International Community School by grade.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/87000/86728/international-community-school-chart-IyQ7bJ.png)
Grade 6 Students
30
84
Grade 7 Students
30
86
Grade 8 Students
28
81
Grade 9 Students
-
51
Grade 10 Students
-
36
Grade 11 Students
-
47
Grade 12 Students
-
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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n/a
% Asian
50%
58%
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![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in International Community School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in International Community School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/87000/86728/international-community-school-chart-Bac14D.png)
% Hispanic
5%
4%
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![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in International Community School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in International Community School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/87000/86728/international-community-school-chart-PNEC6A.png)
% Black
n/a
1%
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![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in International Community School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in International Community School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/87000/86728/international-community-school-chart-CQJXTZ.png)
% White
36%
30%
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![This chart displays the percentage of White students in International Community School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in International Community School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/87000/86728/international-community-school-chart-mWUEBz.png)
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in International Community School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in International Community School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/87000/86728/international-community-school-chart-7sDyKi.png)
Diversity Score
0.62
0.57
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![This chart displays the diversity score of International Community School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of International Community School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/87000/86728/international-community-school-chart-9juVkb.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northstar Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northstar Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/87000/86720/northstar-middle-school-chart-REwi0U.png)
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in International Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in International Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/87000/86728/international-community-school-chart-uvIKi1.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in International Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in International Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/87000/86728/international-community-school-chart-NWXglu.png)