Aki Kurose Middle School
Seattle, WA · Seattle School District No. 1 · Grades 6-8
184th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 52%▲ Improving
Aki Kurose Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Aki Kurose Middle School 184th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 52% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 52th in 2025 — improving.
Aki Kurose Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 802 students tested
Aki Kurose Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 783 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 36.4% | 29.1% | ▼ 7.3 pts | |
| Asian | 40.9% | 22.1% | ▼ 18.8 pts | |
| White | 3.4% | 19.4% | ▲ 16.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.3% | 18.4% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 8.7% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Aki Kurose Middle School
Typical home value $747K in zip 98118 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Aki Kurose Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Mercer International Middle SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.8 mi away97th of 381
ELA 59% · Math 48% - 10Islander Middle SchoolMercer Island School District · 2.6 mi away13th of 381
ELA 80% · Math 76% - 9Rainier PrepRainier Prep Charter School District · 2.9 mi away · charter50th of 381
ELA 67% · Math 59% - 7Washington Middle SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 3.7 mi away139th of 381
ELA 50% · Math 43% - 5David T. Denny International Middle SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 4 mi away202nd of 381
ELA 45% · Math 33% - 1Cascade Middle SchoolHighline School District · 4.3 mi away346th of 381
ELA 26% · Math 17% - 4Dimmitt Middle SchoolRenton School District · 4.4 mi away259th of 381
ELA 39% · Math 28% - 8Vera Risdon Middle SchoolRenton School District · 4.6 mi away105th of 381
ELA 57% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Aki Kurose Middle School in?
Aki Kurose Middle School is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 district in Seattle, Washington.
Is Aki Kurose Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Aki Kurose Middle School 184th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Aki Kurose Middle School?
Black 29%, Asian 22%, White 19%, Hispanic 18% (783 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Aki Kurose Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98118 is $747K 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.