Salmon Bay K-8 School vs. Whitman Middle School
Should you attend Salmon Bay K-8 School or Whitman Middle 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
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
Whitman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 595 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 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). 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 equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 633 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). 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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
595 students
633 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#225 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#177 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
75%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
44
-
Grade 1 Students
46
-
Grade 2 Students
48
-
Grade 3 Students
50
-
Grade 4 Students
50
-
Grade 5 Students
48
-
Grade 6 Students
102
212
Grade 7 Students
95
217
Grade 8 Students
112
204
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
71%
72%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
13%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%