Summary:
ZIP code 98028 has one listed middle school, Kenmore Middle School, serving grades 6–8 in the Northshore area and enrolling 733 students.
Kenmore Middle School is a strong statewide performer, ranking 84th out of 514 Washington middle schools for 2025–2026, placing it in the 84th percentile and earning four stars. Its ranking has improved from 99th three years earlier, suggesting a positive trend compared with other schools statewide. In the classroom, the school exceeded Washington averages in every reported subject: 64.17% of students were proficient in English Language Arts, 54.10% in math, and 63.60% in science. These results were about 11 to 13 percentage points higher than state averages. Science was the strongest overall subject relative to Washington, while seventh-grade ELA and sixth- and seventh-grade math were particularly strong compared with state results.
Parents should also note that Kenmore Middle School performed below the averages for the high-performing Northshore School District in every reported subject. The clearest area for attention is eighth-grade math, where 46.93% of students were proficient—well below the district’s 59.16% and only moderately above the state’s 38.80%. Eighth-grade ELA was also weaker than seventh-grade ELA. Year over year, math improved by 2.24 percentage points, while ELA and science were essentially stable. Overall, the school offers a solid academic option with above-state results and a rising statewide ranking, though families may want to ask about support for eighth-grade math and the transition into high school.
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