For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 583 students in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Central Houghton are Northstar Middle School, International Community School and Emerson K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northstar Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Grades: 6-12
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Emerson K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10903 Ne 53rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland, WA include Northstar Middle School, International Community School and Emerson K-12.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland?
the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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