Northstar Middle School
Kirkland, WA · Lake Washington School District
Alternative school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
1st of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
10903 NE 53rd St, Kirkland, WA 98033
(425)936-1760NCES ID 530423001843Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Northstar Middle School 1st of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 99% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 100th in 2019 to 100th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 88 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 89 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10.1% | 58.4% | ▲ 48.3 pts | |
| White | 79.8% | 30.3% | ▼ 49.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 6.7% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 3.4% | 0.0% | ▼ 3.4 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 $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 Northstar Middle School
- #2Stella ScholaLake Washington School District · 1.9 mi away2nd of 381
ELA 91% ▼3 · Math 87% ▼6Compare - #15Rose Hill Middle SchoolLake Washington School District · 1.9 mi away15th of 381
ELA 79% ▼15 · Math 75% ▼18Compare - #52Chinook Middle SchoolBellevue School District · 2 mi away52nd of 381
ELA 66% ▼28 · Math 59% ▼34Compare - #28Kirkland Middle SchoolLake Washington School District · 2.5 mi away28th of 381
ELA 75% ▼19 · Math 66% ▼27Compare - #294Highland Middle SchoolBellevue School District · 3.3 mi away294th of 381
ELA 34% ▼60 · Math 24% ▼69Compare - #14Odle Middle SchoolBellevue School District · 3.5 mi away14th of 381
ELA 79% ▼15 · Math 76% ▼17Compare - #25Redmond Middle SchoolLake Washington School District · 4.3 mi away25th of 381
ELA 72% ▼22 · Math 71% ▼22Compare - #3Environmental & Adventure SchoolLake Washington School District · 4.7 mi away3rd of 381
ELA 85% ▼9 · Math 85% ▼8Compare
What school district is Northstar Middle School in?
Northstar Middle School is part of the Lake Washington School District district in Kirkland, Washington.
Is Northstar Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Northstar Middle School 1st of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Northstar Middle School?
Asian 58%, White 30%, Two or more races 7%, Hispanic 5% (89 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Northstar 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.