Washington Middle School vs. Mercer International Middle School
Should you attend Washington Middle School or Mercer International 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
Washington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Mercer International Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 551 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 18:1 is higher 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 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 751 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 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
551 students
751 students


% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%


Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
41 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#752 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#727 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
59%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 6 Students
191
259
Grade 7 Students
187
216
Grade 8 Students
173
276
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a


% Asian
15%
39%


% Hispanic
16%
21%


% Black
37%
17%


% White
19%
12%


% Hawaiian
1%
n/a


% Two or more races
12%
11%


Diversity Score
0.77
0.76


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
67%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
16%

