Summary:
ZIP code 98208 has two public middle schools serving grades 6–8: Gateway Middle School and Eisenhower Middle School, both part of the highly rated Everett School District. Together, they serve 1,971 students in the area. Both schools perform above Washington state averages in English language arts, math, and science, but their current achievement levels and recent trends differ considerably.
Gateway Middle School is the stronger school by current academic results and statewide ranking. It ranked 22nd out of 514 Washington middle schools, placing it in the 96th percentile with a five-star rating. Gateway proficiency was 79.73% in English language arts, 69.07% in math, and 74.45% in science—well above both district and state averages. Performance was generally consistent across grades, especially in English language arts. Parents may want to pay particular attention to eighth-grade math, which was Gateway’s weakest grade-level result. The school’s scores declined modestly from the prior year, but it remains one of the highest-performing middle schools in the state.
Eisenhower Middle School currently trails Gateway, with proficiency rates of 62.28% in English language arts, 54.63% in math, and 64.71% in science. However, Eisenhower showed the strongest recent momentum: its ranking improved from 144th to 86th statewide, and science proficiency rose nearly 12 points in one year. Math results were remarkably consistent across grades, though the school has a broader math challenge than Gateway. Eisenhower also reports a higher free or reduced-price lunch participation rate, lower student-teacher ratio, and higher per-student spending, factors that provide useful context when comparing outcomes. Overall, Gateway stands out for achievement and consistency, while Eisenhower is notable for meaningful recent improvement.
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