Aki Kurose Middle School vs Mercer International Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aki Kurose Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
817 students
Mercer International Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
753 students
| Measure | Aki Kurose Middle School Seattle, Washington | Mercer International Middle School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 363 | #108 of 363 |
| National rank | #8975 of 15,369 | #4462 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 817 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 817 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 61% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mercer International Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 43.8).
- •Mercer International Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 43%).
- •Mercer International Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 45%).
- •Aki Kurose Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 59.8%).
- •Mercer International Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.2).
- •Aki Kurose Middle School is the larger school with 817 students compared with 753.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aki Kurose Middle School better than Mercer International Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mercer International Middle School ranks higher (64.6 vs 43.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aki Kurose Middle School and Mercer International Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aki Kurose Middle School: 817. Mercer International Middle School: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aki Kurose Middle School and Mercer International Middle School rank in Washington?
Aki Kurose Middle School is 245th of 363 and Mercer International Middle School is 108th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).