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Middle Schools in Northshore School District


At a glance
DistrictNorthshore School District12th of 247 Washington districtsFull district overview →
6
Schools
5,131
Students
3
5-star schools
Top rankedTimbercrest Middle School23rd of 534 Washington middle schools
Biggest riser
Skyview Middle School up 15 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Kenmore Middle School 20.4 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
Summary:

The Northshore School District is home to six high-performing middle schools (grades 6-8) in Washington, a district ranked in the state's top 5% overall.

Among these schools, Timbercrest Middle School stands out as the top academic performer, ranking in the 96th percentile statewide with the highest test scores in English, math, and science. Skyview Middle School is notable as the largest school and has shown the most improvement in recent years. While all schools significantly outperform state averages, there is variation within the district; for example, Kenmore Middle School has the lowest proficiency rates despite having the highest per-student spending.

Key trends show math scores tend to decline from 6th to 8th grade across most schools, with Timbercrest being a consistent exception. School size does not predict performance, as both the smallest (Timbercrest) and largest (Skyview) schools excel. Parents can be confident in the district's overall strength while noting specific program strengths or improvement trajectories at individual schools.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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