Is Northstar Middle School a good school?

Yes! Northstar Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 1 st of 535 Washington middle schools.

How many students attend Northstar Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 89 students attended Northstar Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Northstar Middle School?

Students at Northstar Middle School are 58% Asian, 30% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Northstar Middle School

Summary:

Northstar Middle School is a small, high-performing public middle school in Kirkland, Washington, serving grades 6-8 and part of the highly-ranked Lake Washington School District. With a diverse student population of just 89 students, Northstar consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, excelling in academic achievement and supporting the success of all student groups.

Northstar Middle School's exceptional performance is evident in its consistently high test scores, with 96.59% of students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts and 87.5% proficient or better in SBAC/Math, far surpassing state and district averages. The school's academic success extends to specific student groups as well, with Northstar ranking 1st out of 479 Washington middle schools for female students and 2nd out of 488 for white students. This impressive performance may be attributed to the school's relatively high per-student spending of $16,957 and low student-teacher ratio of 21.1, providing students with ample resources and individualized attention.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Finn Hill Middle School, Redmond Middle School, and Kirkland Middle School, Northstar Middle School consistently outperforms its peers on academic measures, demonstrating its exceptional educational quality. Additionally, Northstar's diverse student population, with a significant Asian student representation, sets it apart from some of the nearby schools, which have different racial compositions.

Detail:

Public 6-8

10903 NE 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033

(425) 936-1760

District: Lake Washington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,957

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 89

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

58.4%

White:

30.3%

Two or more races:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northstar Middle School ranks better than 99.8% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 12 ranked middle schools in the Lake Washington School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (58.4%), White (30.3%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 3.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northstar Middle School is 20.6, which is the 6^th best among 12 middle schools in the Lake Washington School District. (See more...)

Compare Northstar Middle School employs 4.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northstar Middle School is $16,957. 7 middle schools in the Lake Washington School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Northstar Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Northstar Middle School 1^st of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Northstar Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lake Washington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Washington School District 4^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northstar Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Northstar Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	95.23	16^th	421	96.2%
2005	88.83	34^th	425	92.0%
2006	91.47	18^th	449	96.0%
2007	93.90	14^th	463	97.0%
2008	96.48	9^th	466	98.1%
2009	94.76	12^th	476	97.5%
2010	95.02	9^th	483	98.1%
2011	95.74	8^th	492	98.4%
2012	96.98	4^th	497	99.2%
2013	97.69	3^rd	498	99.4%
2015	98.50	3^rd	445	99.3%
2017	98.82	2^nd	435	99.5%
2018	98.11	2^nd	437	99.5%
2021	99.95	1^st	529	99.8%
2024	99.71	1^st	535	99.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Northstar Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	97.80	2^nd	376	99.5%
2021	99.91	2^nd	469	99.6%
2022	99.47	1^st	479	99.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Northstar Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	97.95	4^th	371	98.9%
2021	99.57	4^th	476	99.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Northstar Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	90.59	10^th	149	93.3%

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Rank History for White students at Northstar Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	96.47	2^nd	325	99.4%
2022	99.50	2^nd	488	99.6%

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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

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by a parent
Sunday, February 26, 2017

Fantastic school! It's a small choice school. The students get to explore interesting topics that engage them, making learning fun. Best choice we made! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Northstar Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	68	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	72
1989	78	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	85
1990	72	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	79
1991	78	1	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	85
1992	76	1	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	84
1993	79	2	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	89
1994	84	2	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	92
1995	83	0	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
1996	83	0	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
1997	77	0	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
1998	74	2	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
1999	77	1	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
2000	81	3	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
2001	81	4	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
2002	72	4	13	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	91
2003	72	4	13	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	91
2004	72	2	14	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	90
2005	74	0	16	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
2006	73	1	14	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	90
2007	75	1	13	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	89
2008	79	1	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
2009	79	0	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	90
2010	82	3	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	94
2011	71	3	9	4	0	0	2	0	89
2012	68	1	15	3	0	0	3	0	90
2013	54	0	25	3	0	0	7	0	89
2014	51	0	21	4	0	0	9	0	85
2015	51	0	27	5	0	0	6	0	89
2016	48	0	30	4	0	0	8	0	90
2017	41	1	36	4	0	0	3	0	85
2018	48	1	34	3	0	1	3	0	90
2019	44	1	37	3	0	0	5	0	90
2020	39	0	40	4	0	0	7	0	90
2021	34	1	40	4	0	0	8	0	87
2022	32	0	44	4	0	0	8	0	88
2023	30	0	49	4	0	0	5	1	89
2024	27	0	52	4	0	0	6	0	89

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 Northstar Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	72	3.0	24.0	0
1989	85	4.0	21.2	n/a
1990	79	4.0	19.7	0
1991	85	4.0	21.2	n/a
1992	84	4.0	21.0	n/a
1993	89	4.0	22.3	n/a
1994	92	6.0	15.3	n/a
1995	90	7.3	12.3	n/a
1996	90	7.3	12.3	n/a
1997	90	7.3	12.3	n/a
1998	90	7.8	11.5	n/a
1999	90	7.3	12.3	n/a
2000	90	4.2	21.4	n/a
2001	90	4.0	22.5	n/a
2002	91	4.2	21.7	n/a
2003	91	4.2	21.7	n/a
2004	90	4.0	22.5	n/a
2005	90	4.3	20.9	0
2006	90	4.3	20.9	0
2007	89	4.4	20.2	0
2008	90	4.3	20.9	0
2009	90	4.3	20.9	n/a
2010	94	4.2	22.3	n/a
2011	89	4.6	19.3	3.4
2012	90	4.5	20.0	3.3
2013	89	4.4	20.2	0
2014	85	n/a	n/a	3.5
2015	89	5.0	17.8	3.4
2016	90	4.0	22.5	6.7
2017	85	4.4	19.3	3.5
2018	90	4.2	21.4	3.3
2019	90	4.2	21.4	3.3
2020	90	4.4	20.3	3.3
2021	87	4.3	20.1	n/a
2022	88	4.3	20.4	n/a
2023	89	4.2	21.1	3.4
2024	89	4.3	20.6	3.4

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 Northstar Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	72	3.0	24.0	0
1989	85	4.0	21.2	n/a
1990	79	4.0	19.7	0
1991	85	4.0	21.2	n/a
1992	84	4.0	21.0	n/a
1993	89	4.0	22.3	n/a
1994	92	6.0	15.3	n/a
1995	90	7.3	12.3	n/a
1996	90	7.3	12.3	n/a
1997	90	7.3	12.3	n/a
1998	90	7.8	11.5	n/a
1999	90	7.3	12.3	n/a
2000	90	4.2	21.4	n/a
2001	90	4.0	22.5	n/a
2002	91	4.2	21.7	n/a
2003	91	4.2	21.7	n/a
2004	90	4.0	22.5	n/a
2005	90	4.3	20.9	0
2006	90	4.3	20.9	0
2007	89	4.4	20.2	0
2008	90	4.3	20.9	0
2009	90	4.3	20.9	n/a
2010	94	4.2	22.3	n/a
2011	89	4.6	19.3	3.4
2012	90	4.5	20.0	3.3
2013	89	4.4	20.2	0
2014	85	n/a	n/a	3.5
2015	89	5.0	17.8	3.4
2016	90	4.0	22.5	6.7
2017	85	4.4	19.3	3.5
2018	90	4.2	21.4	3.3
2019	90	4.2	21.4	3.3
2020	90	4.4	20.3	3.3
2021	87	4.3	20.1	n/a
2022	88	4.3	20.4	n/a
2023	89	4.2	21.1	3.4
2024	89	4.3	20.6	3.4

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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