Whitman Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Seattle, Washington 98117 · Seattle School District No. 1
#21 of 363 middle schools in Washington
#1402 of 15,369 nationally
About Whitman Middle School
Whitman Middle School is a public middle located in Seattle, in the Seattle School District No. 1 school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 633 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 21st of 363 ranked middle schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 633.
There are 113 schools in Seattle; Whitman Middle School ranks 29th of 110 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)17.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Whitman Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Whitman Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
North Beach Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students · 742 m away
Loyal Heights Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students · 1.5 km away
Whittier Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students · 1.5 km away
Viewlands Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students · 1.6 km away
Greenwood Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students · 1.7 km away
Ballard High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,697 students · 2.3 km away
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
729 students · 2.8 km away
Adams Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students · 2.8 km away
Daniel Bagley Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
337 students · 2.9 km away
Cascadia Elementary
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
Tolt Middle School
Carnation · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
Whatcom Middle School
Bellingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
637 students
Cheney Middle School
Cheney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
637 students
Harbor Ridge Middle School
Gig Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
Mason Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students
Drum Intermediate
University Pla · Public middle · Grades 5–7
639 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whitman Middle School a good school?
Whitman Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 80.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #21 of 363 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Whitman Middle School rank in Washington?
Whitman Middle School ranks #21 of 363 middle schools in Washington and #1402 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whitman Middle School?
Whitman Middle School had 633 students in 2025.
Is Whitman Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Whitman Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Whitman Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whitman Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.