Kirkland Middle School
Kirkland, WA · Lake Washington School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
28th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 93%▼ Declining
430 18th AVE, Kirkland, WA 98033
(425)936-2420NCES ID 530423000672Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Kirkland Middle School 28th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 93% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 98th in 2019 to 93th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 733 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 666 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.1% | 55.6% | ▼ 19.5 pts | |
| Asian | 9.0% | 18.8% | ▲ 9.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 12.0% | ▲ 8.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.4% | 9.6% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.2% | 3.6% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 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 $1.64M in zip 98033 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 Kirkland Middle School
- #2Stella ScholaLake Washington School District · 2.4 mi away2nd of 381
ELA 91% ▲16 · Math 87% ▲21Compare - #15Rose Hill Middle SchoolLake Washington School District · 2.4 mi away15th of 381
ELA 79% ▲4 · Math 75% ▲9Compare - #3Environmental & Adventure SchoolLake Washington School District · 2.4 mi away3rd of 381
ELA 85% ▲10 · Math 85% ▲19Compare - #111Finn Hill Middle SchoolLake Washington School District · 2.4 mi away111th of 381
ELA 56% ▼19 · Math 46% ▼20Compare - #1Northstar Middle SchoolLake Washington School District · 2.5 mi away1st of 381
ELA 94% ▲19 · Math 93% ▲27Compare - #61Kamiakin Middle SchoolLake Washington School District · 3 mi away61st of 381
ELA 65% ▼10 · Math 57% ▼9Compare - #56Northshore Middle SchoolNorthshore School District · 3.7 mi away56th of 381
ELA 66% ▼9 · Math 57% ▼9Compare - #25Redmond Middle SchoolLake Washington School District · 3.8 mi away25th of 381
ELA 72% ▼3 · Math 71% ▲5Compare
What school district is Kirkland Middle School in?
Kirkland Middle School is part of the Lake Washington School District district in Kirkland, Washington.
Is Kirkland Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Kirkland Middle School 28th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 93% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Kirkland Middle School?
White 56%, Asian 19%, Two or more races 12%, Hispanic 10% (666 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Kirkland Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98033 is $1.64M 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.