Salmon Bay K-8 School vs. Whitman Middle School
Should you attend Salmon Bay K-8 School or Whitman 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
Salmon Bay K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Whitman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 657 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Salmon Bay K-8 School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 679 students in grades 6-8, Whitman Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
657 students
679 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#209 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
75%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
51
-
Grade 1 Students
51
-
Grade 2 Students
52
-
Grade 3 Students
48
-
Grade 4 Students
50
-
Grade 5 Students
54
-
Grade 6 Students
120
209
Grade 7 Students
114
233
Grade 8 Students
117
237
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
72%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
12%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
