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Tillicum Middle School vs. Bellevue Big Picture School

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School Overview

School
Tillicum Middle School
1280 160th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Bellevue Big Picture School
14844 Se 22nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Tillicum Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 700 students in grades 6-8, Tillicum Middle 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 73% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 382 students in grades 6-12, Bellevue Big Picture School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher 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 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
700 students
382 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tillicum Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bellevue Big Picture School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tillicum Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bellevue Big Picture School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tillicum Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bellevue Big Picture School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tillicum Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bellevue School District 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 Bellevue Big Picture School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bellevue School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#230 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
#508 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tillicum Middle 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 Bellevue Big Picture School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in WA)
51%
(Top 30% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tillicum Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bellevue School District 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 Bellevue Big Picture School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bellevue School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tillicum Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bellevue School District 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 Bellevue Big Picture School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bellevue School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
64%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bellevue Big Picture School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bellevue School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tillicum Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bellevue Big Picture School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
235
78
Grade 7 Students
225
78
Grade 8 Students
240
75
Grade 9 Students
-
43
Grade 10 Students
-
28
Grade 11 Students
-
37
Grade 12 Students
-
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tillicum Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bellevue Big Picture School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
31%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tillicum Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bellevue School District 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 Bellevue Big Picture School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tillicum Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bellevue School District 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 Bellevue Big Picture School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tillicum Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bellevue School District 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 Bellevue Big Picture School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
34%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tillicum Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bellevue School District 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 Bellevue Big Picture School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Bellevue Big Picture School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
15%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tillicum Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bellevue School District 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 Bellevue Big Picture School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.75
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tillicum Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bellevue School District 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 Bellevue Big Picture School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bellevue School District 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
19%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tillicum Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bellevue School District 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 Bellevue Big Picture School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bellevue School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(22-23 School Year Data)
5%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tillicum Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bellevue School District 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 Bellevue Big Picture School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bellevue School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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