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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 98007


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2
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1,563
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedOdle Middle School19th of 534 Washington middle schools
Summary:

This analysis examines two middle schools serving grades 6-8 in zip code 98007, part of the Bellevue School District in Washington, revealing a stark contrast in academic performance within the same community.

Odle Middle School is a top-tier performer, consistently ranking in the 96th-98th percentile statewide with proficiency rates significantly above district and state averages. In contrast, Highland Middle School ranks in the 17th percentile, with proficiency rates roughly 50 percentage points below the district average in core subjects, showing a concerning multi-year decline.

Notably, the higher-performing Odle receives about 28% less funding per student than Highland, challenging simple assumptions about spending and outcomes. The schools also differ in size and student demographics, with Odle having a larger enrollment and a lower percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This comparison within the high-performing Bellevue School District highlights significant variation in school outcomes even in the same zip code.

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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.

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