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South Shore Pk-8 School vs. Aki Kurose Middle School

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School Overview

School
South Shore Pk-8 School
4800 S Henderson St
Seattle, WA 98118
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Aki Kurose Middle School
3928 S Graham St
Seattle, WA 98118
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Shore Pk-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 783 students in grades 6-8, Aki Kurose Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
PK-8
6-8
Total Students
570 students
783 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Shore Pk-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Aki Kurose Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Shore Pk-8 School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Aki Kurose Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Shore Pk-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Aki Kurose Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Shore Pk-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Aki Kurose Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1351 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#1372 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Shore Pk-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Aki Kurose Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
35%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Shore Pk-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aki Kurose Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Shore Pk-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aki Kurose Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Shore Pk-8 School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Aki Kurose Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
45
-
Kindergarten Students
58
-
Grade 1 Students
57
-
Grade 2 Students
56
-
Grade 3 Students
50
-
Grade 4 Students
61
-
Grade 5 Students
59
-
Grade 6 Students
48
243
Grade 7 Students
66
253
Grade 8 Students
70
287

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South Shore Pk-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Aki Kurose Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
15%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Shore Pk-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Aki Kurose Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Shore Pk-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Aki Kurose Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
47%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Shore Pk-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Aki Kurose Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
18%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Shore Pk-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Aki Kurose Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at South Shore Pk-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Aki Kurose Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Shore Pk-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Aki Kurose Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.79
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Shore Pk-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Aki Kurose Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Shore Pk-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Aki Kurose Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(22-23 School Year Data)
10%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Shore Pk-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Aki Kurose Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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