Whitman Middle School vs. Salmon Bay K-8 School
Should you attend Whitman Middle School or Salmon Bay K-8 School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Whitman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Salmon Bay K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 679 students in grades 6-8, Whitman Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 657 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Salmon Bay K-8 School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
679 students
657 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#209 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#259 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
51
Grade 1 Students
-
51
Grade 2 Students
-
52
Grade 3 Students
-
48
Grade 4 Students
-
50
Grade 5 Students
-
54
Grade 6 Students
209
120
Grade 7 Students
233
114
Grade 8 Students
237
117
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
68%
72%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
15%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
