Northstar Middle School vs. International Community School
Should you attend Northstar Middle School or International Community 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
Northstar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
International Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 85 students in grades 6-8, Northstar Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 421 students in grades 6-12, International Community School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
85 students
421 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#7 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
92%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
95%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
≥95%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
27
80
Grade 7 Students
30
83
Grade 8 Students
28
84
Grade 9 Students
-
52
Grade 10 Students
-
60
Grade 11 Students
-
31
Grade 12 Students
-
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
60%
63%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
26%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%