Explorer Middle School
Everett, WA · Mukilteo School District · Grades 6-8
278th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 27%▼ Declining
Explorer Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Explorer Middle School 278th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 27% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 27th in 2025 — declining.
Explorer Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 779 students tested
Explorer Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 795 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38.6% | 38.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 32.4% | 26.7% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| Asian | 14.0% | 12.5% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.5% | 10.7% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Black | 5.0% | 7.7% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 3.4% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Explorer Middle School
Typical home value $572K in zip 98204 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Explorer Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Evergreen Middle SchoolEverett School District · 1.4 mi away217th of 381
ELA 45% · Math 31% - 3Voyager Middle SchoolMukilteo School District · 1.4 mi away280th of 381
ELA 39% · Math 22% - 8Eisenhower Middle SchoolEverett School District · 2.3 mi away102nd of 381
ELA 57% · Math 48% - 9Harbour Pointe Middle SchoolMukilteo School District · 2.5 mi away67th of 381
ELA 59% · Math 58% - 7Olympic View Middle SchoolMukilteo School District · 2.8 mi away130th of 381
ELA 54% · Math 42% - 10Heatherwood Middle SchoolEverett School District · 3.3 mi away36th of 381
ELA 73% · Math 62% - 5Alderwood Middle SchoolEdmonds School District · 4.9 mi away198th of 381
ELA 47% · Math 32% - 7North Middle SchoolEverett School District · 5.5 mi away144th of 381
ELA 55% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Explorer Middle School in?
Explorer Middle School is part of the Mukilteo School District district in Everett, Washington.
Is Explorer Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Explorer Middle School 278th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 27% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Explorer Middle School?
Hispanic 39%, White 27%, Asian 13%, Two or more races 11% (795 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Explorer Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98204 is $572K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.