Serving 600 students in grades 6-8, Showalter 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 15% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Showalter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Showalter Middle School's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Showalter Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Showalter Middle School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2024 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
26%
9%
Hispanic
37%
26%
Black
19%
5%
White
8%
48%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Showalter Middle School's ranking?
Showalter Middle School is ranked #2024 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Showalter Middle School?
600 students attend Showalter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Showalter Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Showalter Middle School?
Showalter Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Showalter Middle School offer ?
Showalter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Showalter Middle School part of?
Showalter Middle School is part of Tukwila School District.
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