Washington Middle School

Washington Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
2101 S Jackson St,  Seattle, WA
Seattle Public Schools
3.4
2.8
550 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jon Halfaker
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
55%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
40.6%
State Average
41.7%
Science
39.8%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
300:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
46.3%
Black
39.5%
White
18.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.8%
Hispanic
14.1%
Two or more races
11.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
4/24/2018
It's not a bad school but it isn't the best, for the most part students are separated and they don't interact much with each other because of the split between general ed and APP classes. Teachers are very good for the most part but most of them have left the school. Students aren't generally the best behaved. And there was a lot of drama in the time that I was there. It has good programs but they're not available to everyone. I tried to get into harder classes because my classes were not academically challenging for me but they didn't allow my because there was "not enough space" but there were clearly some white students who were able to get in with no problem... that's all I have to say.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 13 Reviews
4.0 parent
9/25/2025
Washington Middle School has experienced a number of significant improvements over the past two years that have made a positive difference in both of my kids' lives, and in the lives of many families I know whose kids attend WMS. The administration is proactive and communicative. My kids have loved...
1.0 parent
5/15/2025
Seattle public schools are failing the kids that attend school in the South district. There are no type of positive activities for the students , Washington middle school is disgusting and looks as though it hasn’t been cleaned or sanitized in years. The school needs to be shut down and remodeled ,...
1.0 parent
2/7/2025
This school is not great and they suspended the kids over the dumbest reason . The students don’t feel encouraged enough to stay in class
2.0 parent
10/13/2021
The principal barely communicates or interacts with the parents. Modes of receiving communication has been nothing but challenges and you have to persist or ask the most involved parents or Facebook group just to get a simple answer. They tout this wonderful new TAF program that has done really noth...

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Washington Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Seattle, WA and is served by the Seattle Public Schools in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 550 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Washington Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $788,171. Discover additional schools in the area, like Garfield High School, Nova High School, Special Education Service School, and more. Learn more about what Seattle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Washington Middle School.

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