Is McClure Middle School a good school?

McClure Middle School ranks 58 th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend McClure Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 459 students attended McClure Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of McClure Middle School?

Students at McClure Middle School are 61% White, 14% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% African American.

What high school do graduates of McClure Middle School attend?

Students who attend McClure Middle School usually go on to attend Ballard High School

McClure Middle School

Summary:

McClure Middle School is a public middle school in Seattle, Washington, serving 429 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Seattle School District No. 1, which is ranked 48 out of 247 districts in the state, McClure consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency across all grades and subjects.

One key factor that sets McClure apart is its strong performance across diverse student subgroups. The school ranks highly in the state for female students, male students, Hispanic students, White students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, indicating its ability to cater to the needs of its diverse student population. With 62% White, 10.02% Hispanic, 6.76% Asian, and 15.15% two or more races, McClure has a relatively diverse student body compared to nearby schools like Whitman Middle School and Eckstein Middle School.

McClure's academic excellence is further highlighted by its significant increase in per-student spending, from $10,502 in 2019-2020 to $20,233 in 2021-2022. This investment in resources has likely contributed to the school's consistently high performance, which outpaces nearby middle schools like Jane Addams Middle School and Mercer International Middle School. With its strong academic achievement, diverse representation, and effective resource allocation, McClure Middle School stands out as a model for middle schools in the Seattle School District.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1915 1 Av W
Seattle, WA 98119-2601

(206) 252-1900

District: Seattle School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
58^th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,233

Students who attend McClure Middle School usually attend:

High:

Ballard High School

Feeder schools for McClure Middle School:

Elementary:	Catharine Blaine K-8 School
	Frantz Coe Elementary School
	John Hay Elementary School
	Lawton Elementary School
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	Magnolia Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.4

Number of students: 459

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.4%

Two or more races:

14.2%

Hispanic:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McClure Middle School ranks better than 89.2% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks 6^th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details McClure Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Seattle School District No. 1. Racial makeup is: White (61.4%), two or more races (14.2%), Hispanic (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McClure Middle School is 20.4. 8 middle schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare McClure Middle School employs 22.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McClure Middle School is $20,233, which is the 4^th highest among 12 middle schools in the Seattle School District No. 1.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McClure Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks McClure Middle School 58^th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See McClure Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Seattle School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Seattle School District No. 1 48^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McClure Middle School

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Rank History for all students at McClure Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	29.74	317^th	421	24.7%
2005	37.86	290^th	425	31.8%
2006	53.33	199^th	449	55.7%
2007	51.92	222^nd	463	52.1%
2008	53.10	213^th	466	54.3%
2009	58.02	190^th	476	60.1%
2010	66.38	134^th	483	72.3%
2011	79.12	76^th	492	84.6%
2012	73.74	96^th	497	80.7%
2013	78.22	80^th	498	83.9%
2015	74.51	91^st	445	79.6%
2016	79.52	75^th	443	83.1%
2017	83.84	55^th	435	87.4%
2018	92.09	28^th	437	93.6%
2019	91.55	28^th	512	94.5%
2021	87.11	65^th	529	87.7%
2022	80.39	93^rd	541	82.8%
2023	82.17	81^st	539	85.0%
2024	88.20	58^th	535	89.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McClure Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	79.30	34^th	166	79.5%
2019	80.82	40^th	246	83.7%
2021	63.69	73^rd	250	70.8%
2022	53.43	109^th	257	57.6%
2023	52.40	109^th	244	55.3%
2024	83.33	37^th	243	84.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McClure Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	90.00	6^th	78	92.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at McClure Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	96.58	4^th	268	98.5%
2019	87.77	11^th	231	95.2%
2021	80.95	19^th	210	91.0%
2022	72.66	26^th	199	86.9%
2023	92.06	8^th	167	95.2%
2024	91.38	8^th	179	95.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	68.71	72^nd	349	79.4%
2019	70.03	82^nd	448	81.7%
2021	49.87	200^th	458	56.3%
2022	48.05	213^th	475	55.2%
2023	61.14	145^th	463	68.7%
2024	61.66	146^th	455	67.9%

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Rank History for Female students at McClure Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	87.88	38^th	376	89.9%
2019	90.34	28^th	452	93.8%
2021	87.68	54^th	469	88.5%
2022	78.90	88^th	479	81.6%
2023	79.59	79^th	464	83.0%
2024	89.25	38^th	464	91.8%

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Rank History for Male students at McClure Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	92.88	24^th	371	93.5%
2019	91.59	27^th	453	94.0%
2021	86.32	56^th	476	88.2%
2022	82.22	73^rd	480	84.8%
2023	83.08	72^nd	470	84.7%
2024	86.73	56^th	466	88.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at McClure Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	55.11	55^th	123	55.3%
2019	44.73	79^th	152	48.0%

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Rank History for African American students at McClure Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	66.48	24^th	104	76.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at McClure Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	88.51	22^nd	259	91.5%
2019	91.93	15^th	344	95.6%
2021	93.21	14^th	353	96.0%
2022	76.50	53^rd	360	85.3%
2023	73.77	67^th	336	80.1%
2024	73.24	64^th	344	81.4%

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Rank History for White students at McClure Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	93.54	8^th	325	97.5%
2019	90.29	27^th	470	94.3%
2021	89.64	36^th	480	92.5%
2022	84.21	61^st	488	87.5%
2023	83.71	60^th	488	87.7%
2024	86.72	49^th	486	89.9%

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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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Enrollment information for McClure Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	275	146	117	40	13	n/a	n/a	0	591
1989	241	91	103	32	18	n/a	n/a	0	485
1990	342	150	128	38	20	n/a	n/a	0	678
1991	363	196	134	47	20	n/a	n/a	0	760
1992	355	184	151	50	27	n/a	n/a	0	767
1993	316	206	142	55	17	n/a	n/a	0	736
1994	331	212	165	52	22	n/a	n/a	0	782
1995	311	212	166	53	24	n/a	n/a	0	766
1996	311	212	166	53	24	n/a	n/a	0	766
1997	259	198	188	58	19	n/a	n/a	0	722
1998	250	161	172	73	17	n/a	n/a	0	673
1999	260	145	145	70	25	n/a	n/a	0	645
2000	296	126	122	58	22	n/a	n/a	0	624
2001	330	121	128	46	19	n/a	n/a	0	644
2002	292	133	95	62	14	n/a	n/a	0	596
2003	292	133	95	62	14	n/a	n/a	0	596
2004	279	136	96	64	15	n/a	n/a	0	590
2005	302	120	104	81	8	n/a	n/a	0	615
2006	300	128	129	71	10	n/a	n/a	0	638
2007	285	125	139	69	11	n/a	n/a	0	629
2008	232	143	140	60	19	n/a	n/a	0	594
2009	222	129	137	51	12	n/a	n/a	0	551
2010	238	107	140	56	10	n/a	n/a	0	551
2011	260	78	100	49	7	0	23	0	517
2012	275	56	71	48	9	0	22	0	481
2013	286	35	40	48	9	0	30	0	448
2014	332	28	49	60	8	0	36	0	513
2015	359	29	52	57	6	1	36	0	540
2016	364	30	53	56	4	4	39	0	550
2017	371	32	50	51	3	4	33	0	544
2018	360	21	49	53	1	2	54	0	540
2019	355	21	41	53	2	1	64	0	537
2020	328	30	36	62	1	1	77	1	536
2021	289	30	29	64	1	0	65	6	484
2022	265	19	29	46	1	1	68	8	437
2023	266	15	29	43	0	0	65	11	429
2024	282	23	33	51	0	2	65	3	459

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 McClure Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	591	28.0	21.1	0
1989	485	25.0	19.4	n/a
1990	678	32.2	21.0	0
1991	760	32.0	23.7	n/a
1992	767	33.5	22.8	n/a
1993	736	35.5	20.7	n/a
1994	782	36.0	21.7	n/a
1995	766	30.0	25.5	n/a
1996	766	30.0	25.5	n/a
1997	722	33.0	21.9	n/a
1998	673	34.0	19.8	n/a
1999	645	32.0	20.2	n/a
2000	624	31.8	19.6	n/a
2001	644	30.8	20.9	n/a
2002	596	33.8	17.6	43
2003	596	33.8	17.6	43
2004	590	30.0	19.7	43.1
2005	615	29.8	20.6	40.7
2006	638	32.7	19.5	37.3
2007	629	31.1	20.2	41.2
2008	594	30.8	19.3	46.8
2009	551	30.8	17.9	48.1
2010	551	29.0	19.0	48.3
2011	517	26.6	19.4	38.1
2012	481	25.9	18.5	30.8
2013	448	25.0	17.9	22.5
2014	513	n/a	n/a	24
2015	540	29.0	18.6	16.3
2016	550	30.0	18.3	16.4
2017	544	29.1	18.6	16.5
2018	540	28.8	18.7	13.1
2019	537	29.4	18.2	13.6
2020	536	27.0	19.8	16.6
2021	484	29.2	16.5	16.9
2022	437	26.7	16.3	13.5
2023	429	21.6	19.8	18.9
2024	459	22.5	20.4	21.1

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 McClure Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	591	28.0	21.1	0
1989	485	25.0	19.4	n/a
1990	678	32.2	21.0	0
1991	760	32.0	23.7	n/a
1992	767	33.5	22.8	n/a
1993	736	35.5	20.7	n/a
1994	782	36.0	21.7	n/a
1995	766	30.0	25.5	n/a
1996	766	30.0	25.5	n/a
1997	722	33.0	21.9	n/a
1998	673	34.0	19.8	n/a
1999	645	32.0	20.2	n/a
2000	624	31.8	19.6	n/a
2001	644	30.8	20.9	n/a
2002	596	33.8	17.6	43
2003	596	33.8	17.6	43
2004	590	30.0	19.7	43.1
2005	615	29.8	20.6	40.7
2006	638	32.7	19.5	37.3
2007	629	31.1	20.2	41.2
2008	594	30.8	19.3	46.8
2009	551	30.8	17.9	48.1
2010	551	29.0	19.0	48.3
2011	517	26.6	19.4	38.1
2012	481	25.9	18.5	30.8
2013	448	25.0	17.9	22.5
2014	513	n/a	n/a	24
2015	540	29.0	18.6	16.3
2016	550	30.0	18.3	16.4
2017	544	29.1	18.6	16.5
2018	540	28.8	18.7	13.1
2019	537	29.4	18.2	13.6
2020	536	27.0	19.8	16.6
2021	484	29.2	16.5	16.9
2022	437	26.7	16.3	13.5
2023	429	21.6	19.8	18.9
2024	459	22.5	20.4	21.1

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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