Explorer Middle School
Everett, WA · Mukilteo School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
278th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 27%▼ Declining
9600 Sharon Drive, Everett, WA 98204
(425)366-5000NCES ID 530543001910Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 779 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 795 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.0% | 38.7% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| White | 41.2% | 26.7% | ▼ 14.5 pts | |
| Asian | 15.3% | 12.5% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.4% | 10.7% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Black | 4.7% | 7.7% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 3.4% | ▲ 2.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $572K in zip 98204 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Explorer Middle School
- #217Evergreen Middle SchoolEverett School District · 1.4 mi away217th of 381
ELA 45% ▲11 · Math 31% ▲3Compare - #280Voyager Middle SchoolMukilteo School District · 1.4 mi away280th of 381
ELA 39% ▲5 · Math 22% ▼6Compare - #102Eisenhower Middle SchoolEverett School District · 2.3 mi away102nd of 381
ELA 57% ▲23 · Math 48% ▲20Compare - #67Harbour Pointe Middle SchoolMukilteo School District · 2.5 mi away67th of 381
ELA 59% ▲25 · Math 58% ▲30Compare - #130Olympic View Middle SchoolMukilteo School District · 2.8 mi away130th of 381
ELA 54% ▲20 · Math 42% ▲14Compare - #36Heatherwood Middle SchoolEverett School District · 3.3 mi away36th of 381
ELA 73% ▲39 · Math 62% ▲34Compare - #198Alderwood Middle SchoolEdmonds School District · 4.9 mi away198th of 381
ELA 47% ▲13 · Math 32% ▲4Compare - #144North Middle SchoolEverett School District · 5.5 mi away144th of 381
ELA 55% ▲21 · Math 37% ▲9Compare
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.