A
Very Good
86/100

Whitman Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 9201 15 AV NW, Seattle, WA 98117
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 93rd percentile in Washington
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.90 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 51st percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Washington for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
660
Students
enrolled
20.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%93/1002.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%51/100Students gain 0.90 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.42 in 2009–19; 31st percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 11% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +11 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency82% (+23 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency74% (+27 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%81%reading +20 pts, math +24 pts96th percentile (list)
Black30%30%reading -10 pts, math +5 pts40th percentile (list)
Hispanic65%55%reading +23 pts, math +24 pts91st percentile (list)
Asian70%70%reading -4 pts, math +1 pts59th percentile (list)
Multiracial82%72%reading +19 pts, math +21 pts89th percentile (list)
Low-income47%32%reading +4 pts, math +0 pts50th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 9201 15 AV NW
City Seattle
ZIP Code 98117
District 5307710
NCES School ID 530771001264
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98117

Understanding the community around Whitman Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $166,029
Per Capita Income $88,179
Poverty Rate 2.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 68.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.3%
High School or Higher 98.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $957,700
Median Rent $2,076
Owner-Occupied 69.8%
Renter-Occupied 30.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Whitman Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 69.4%
Two or More Races 12.7%
Hispanic/Latino 7.7%
Black 3.3%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 660
Teachers (FTE) 32.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Whitman Middle School?
Whitman Middle School has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Whitman Middle School?
Whitman Middle School has 660 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1.
What grades does Whitman Middle School serve?
Whitman Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Whitman Middle School receive per student?
Whitman Middle School receives $25,927 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Whitman Middle School in 98117 ▼
Avg Home Value
$978,686
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,421
1-Year Change
+2.2%
% Renters
30.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026