Is Heatherwood Middle School a good school?

Yes. Heatherwood Middle School ranks in the top 9.0% of Washington middle schools.

How many students attend Heatherwood Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,010 students attended Heatherwood Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Heatherwood Middle School?

Students at Heatherwood Middle School are 42% White, 27% Asian, 17% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What high school do graduates of Heatherwood Middle School attend?

Students who attend Heatherwood Middle School usually go on to attend Henry M. Jackson High School

Heatherwood Middle School

Summary:

Heatherwood Middle School is a public middle school located in Mill Creek, Washington, serving grades 6-8 with a diverse student population of 983. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, outperforming both state and district averages in academic assessments.

Heatherwood Middle School's academic performance is truly remarkable. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 48th out of 535 middle schools in Washington and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students consistently outperform their peers in the Everett School District and across the state in SBAC/English Language Arts, SBAC/Math, and WCAS/Science assessments. Notably, the school ranks among the top 10 middle schools in Washington for Asian students and top 2 for African American students in these assessments, demonstrating a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Harbour Pointe Middle School and Skyview Middle School, Heatherwood Middle School stands out with its higher per-student spending and relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to its exceptional academic performance. However, the school's success in supporting students from diverse backgrounds, including those from low-socioeconomic communities, is equally commendable.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1419 Trillium Blvd. SE
Mill Creek, WA 98012-1366

(425) 385-6300

District: Everett School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
48^th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,498

Students who attend Heatherwood Middle School usually attend:

High:

Henry M. Jackson High School

Feeder schools for Heatherwood Middle School:

Elementary:	Cedar Wood Elementary
	Mill Creek Elementary
	Woodside Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 22.4

Number of students: 1,010

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.5%

Asian:

27.2%

Hispanic:

17.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Heatherwood Middle School ranks better than 91% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Everett School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.22. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Heatherwood Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Everett School District. Student population at Heatherwood Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.5%), Asian (27.2%), Hispanic (17.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heatherwood Middle School is 22.4. 2 middle schools in the Everett School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Heatherwood Middle School employs 44.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heatherwood Middle School is $16,498, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Everett School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heatherwood Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Heatherwood Middle School 48^th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Heatherwood Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

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White students:

Everett School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Everett School District 43^rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Heatherwood Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Heatherwood Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	79.77	66^th	421	84.3%
2005	84.65	46^th	425	89.2%
2006	85.45	43^rd	449	90.4%
2007	87.17	33^rd	463	92.9%
2008	86.78	35^th	466	92.5%
2009	85.30	44^th	476	90.8%
2010	86.58	36^th	483	92.5%
2011	87.11	35^th	492	92.9%
2012	84.50	47^th	497	90.5%
2013	84.69	47^th	498	90.6%
2015	86.57	44^th	445	90.1%
2016	84.55	57^th	443	87.1%
2017	86.25	43^rd	435	90.1%
2018	88.73	46^th	437	89.5%
2019	89.71	41^st	512	92.0%
2021	83.42	76^th	529	85.6%
2022	89.15	51^st	541	90.6%
2023	88.31	53^rd	539	90.2%
2024	91.22	48^th	535	91.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Heatherwood Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	81.93	29^th	166	82.5%
2019	77.69	50^th	246	79.7%
2021	76.16	45^th	250	82.0%
2022	79.55	42^nd	257	83.7%
2023	80.40	41^st	244	83.2%
2024	84.09	34^th	243	86.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Heatherwood Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	60.44	23^rd	100	77.0%
2021	60.86	15^th	50	70.0%
2022	61.28	15^th	63	76.2%
2023	59.43	16^th	57	71.9%
2024	62.71	17^th	78	78.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Heatherwood Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	81.18	27^th	268	89.9%
2019	65.74	45^th	231	80.5%
2021	53.94	68^th	210	67.6%
2022	44.98	88^th	199	55.8%
2023	34.41	104^th	167	37.7%
2024	66.20	43^rd	179	76.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Heatherwood Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	73.83	54^th	349	84.5%
2019	78.92	40^th	448	91.1%
2021	66.26	97^th	458	78.8%
2022	84.54	33^rd	475	93.1%
2023	79.26	46^th	463	90.1%
2024	85.82	33^rd	455	92.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Heatherwood Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	84.64	54^th	376	85.6%
2019	85.75	48^th	452	89.4%
2021	84.32	65^th	469	86.1%
2022	88.52	45^th	479	90.6%
2023	86.76	52^nd	464	88.8%
2024	90.83	33^rd	464	92.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Heatherwood Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	89.99	37^th	371	90.0%
2019	91.56	28^th	453	93.8%
2021	81.77	75^th	476	84.2%
2022	89.00	44^th	480	90.8%
2023	88.32	48^th	470	89.8%
2024	91.02	43^rd	466	90.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Heatherwood Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	79.85	25^th	123	79.7%
2019	90.98	8^th	152	94.7%
2021	85.71	20^th	149	86.6%
2022	91.70	11^th	161	93.2%
2023	85.33	22^nd	145	84.8%
2024	91.64	9^th	148	93.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Heatherwood Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	81.16	12^th	111	89.2%
2021	76.48	10^th	106	90.6%
2022	93.26	4^th	104	96.2%
2023	79.38	17^th	96	82.3%
2024	92.94	2^nd	90	97.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Heatherwood Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	84.40	30^th	259	88.4%
2019	74.74	55^th	344	84.0%
2021	52.89	133^rd	353	62.3%
2022	66.41	88^th	360	75.6%
2023	69.41	79^th	336	76.5%
2024	64.00	94^th	344	72.7%

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Rank History for White students at Heatherwood Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	84.30	44^th	325	86.5%
2019	88.28	37^th	470	92.1%
2021	80.02	78^th	480	83.8%
2022	84.52	57^th	488	88.3%
2023	85.80	54^th	488	88.9%
2024	85.15	64^th	486	86.8%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, March 14, 2019

My daughter loves the school, her friends and the teachers. I am impressed with the standard of education they provide and the individual attention from the teachers on the progress of each student. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 21, 2017

Great school..! Love it! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, April 8, 2016

The school is slow to take action on any concerns, allows bullying without any follow up. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Heatherwood Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	440	5	11	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	459
1991	705	9	47	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	776
1992	754	11	46	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	827
1993	783	13	67	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	880
1994	816	14	75	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	926
1995	731	8	92	27	7	n/a	n/a	0	865
1996	731	8	92	27	7	n/a	n/a	0	865
1997	752	12	81	31	10	n/a	n/a	0	886
1998	754	15	99	36	9	n/a	n/a	0	913
1999	733	19	114	32	6	n/a	n/a	0	904
2000	730	20	135	29	12	n/a	n/a	0	926
2001	724	20	145	40	7	n/a	n/a	0	936
2002	721	20	144	44	8	n/a	n/a	0	937
2003	721	20	144	44	8	n/a	n/a	0	937
2004	630	27	130	43	11	n/a	n/a	0	841
2005	616	25	144	41	12	n/a	n/a	4	842
2006	629	29	153	56	16	n/a	n/a	8	891
2007	582	40	151	50	9	n/a	n/a	12	844
2008	545	34	147	57	9	n/a	n/a	15	807
2009	550	45	167	62	7	n/a	n/a	24	855
2010	554	39	173	80	6	n/a	n/a	31	883
2011	611	31	161	102	5	6	28	0	944
2012	592	24	139	102	4	6	49	0	916
2013	577	18	130	107	3	4	62	0	901
2014	526	21	155	112	3	4	69	0	890
2015	522	35	188	134	2	3	86	0	970
2016	523	29	180	142	3	4	75	0	956
2017	541	34	167	134	6	4	79	0	965
2018	561	29	163	160	4	8	81	0	1006
2019	538	34	174	175	4	6	82	0	1013
2020	534	34	189	186	6	5	91	1	1046
2021	458	37	207	185	5	5	91	3	991
2022	428	37	211	174	2	6	110	3	971
2023	409	37	242	179	1	8	103	4	983
2024	429	40	275	175	2	5	83	1	1010

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Heatherwood Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	459	21.0	21.8	0
1991	776	35.3	21.9	n/a
1992	827	37.4	22.1	n/a
1993	880	39.9	22.1	n/a
1994	926	40.7	22.8	n/a
1995	865	38.5	22.5	n/a
1996	865	38.5	22.5	n/a
1997	886	40.5	21.9	n/a
1998	913	41.4	22.1	n/a
1999	904	41.8	21.6	n/a
2000	926	41.3	22.4	n/a
2001	936	41.3	22.7	n/a
2002	937	44.6	21.0	13
2003	937	44.6	21.0	13
2004	841	41.0	20.5	13.2
2005	842	40.9	20.6	16.1
2006	891	42.2	21.1	19.1
2007	844	40.3	20.9	17.1
2008	807	38.6	20.9	20.8
2009	855	38.6	22.2	17.1
2010	883	41.9	21.0	23.8
2011	944	41.9	22.4	22.7
2012	916	40.1	22.8	9.7
2013	901	39.0	23.1	25.1
2014	890	n/a	n/a	26.2
2015	970	41.0	23.6	30.3
2016	956	42.0	22.7	30.1
2017	965	45.0	21.4	27.9
2018	1006	45.3	22.2	20.6
2019	1013	47.1	21.4	24.5
2020	1046	47.7	21.9	26.8
2021	991	48.0	20.6	28.6
2022	971	44.1	21.9	28.9
2023	983	44.2	22.1	29.5
2024	1010	44.9	22.4	36.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Heatherwood Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	459	21.0	21.8	0
1991	776	35.3	21.9	n/a
1992	827	37.4	22.1	n/a
1993	880	39.9	22.1	n/a
1994	926	40.7	22.8	n/a
1995	865	38.5	22.5	n/a
1996	865	38.5	22.5	n/a
1997	886	40.5	21.9	n/a
1998	913	41.4	22.1	n/a
1999	904	41.8	21.6	n/a
2000	926	41.3	22.4	n/a
2001	936	41.3	22.7	n/a
2002	937	44.6	21.0	13
2003	937	44.6	21.0	13
2004	841	41.0	20.5	13.2
2005	842	40.9	20.6	16.1
2006	891	42.2	21.1	19.1
2007	844	40.3	20.9	17.1
2008	807	38.6	20.9	20.8
2009	855	38.6	22.2	17.1
2010	883	41.9	21.0	23.8
2011	944	41.9	22.4	22.7
2012	916	40.1	22.8	9.7
2013	901	39.0	23.1	25.1
2014	890	n/a	n/a	26.2
2015	970	41.0	23.6	30.3
2016	956	42.0	22.7	30.1
2017	965	45.0	21.4	27.9
2018	1006	45.3	22.2	20.6
2019	1013	47.1	21.4	24.5
2020	1046	47.7	21.9	26.8
2021	991	48.0	20.6	28.6
2022	971	44.1	21.9	28.9
2023	983	44.2	22.1	29.5
2024	1010	44.9	22.4	36.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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