Showalter Middle School
Seattle, WA · Tukwila School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
340th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 11%· Stable
4628 S 144TH ST, Seattle, WA 98168
(206)901-7800NCES ID 530813001342Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Showalter Middle School 340th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 11% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 11th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 596 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 600 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27.2% | 37.0% | ▲ 9.8 pts | |
| Asian | 24.5% | 25.8% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 18.5% | 18.8% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 19.7% | 8.3% | ▼ 11.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 6.0% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.7% | 3.3% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.2 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 $590K in zip 98168 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 Showalter Middle School
- #374Glacier Middle SchoolHighline School District · 1.2 mi away374th of 381
ELA 15% ▼11 · Math 10% ▼8Compare - #259Dimmitt Middle SchoolRenton School District · 2.3 mi away259th of 381
ELA 39% ▲13 · Math 28% ▲10Compare - #329Chinook Middle SchoolHighline School District · 2.8 mi away329th of 381
ELA 31% ▲5 · Math 16% ▼2Compare - #50Rainier PrepRainier Prep Charter School District · 3.2 mi away · charter50th of 381
ELA 67% ▲41 · Math 59% ▲41Compare - #230Sylvester Middle SchoolHighline School District · 3.3 mi away230th of 381
ELA 41% ▲15 · Math 31% ▲13Compare - #271Nelsen Middle SchoolRenton School District · 3.8 mi away271st of 381
ELA 38% ▲12 · Math 26% ▲8Compare - #346Cascade Middle SchoolHighline School District · 3.8 mi away346th of 381
ELA 26% = · Math 17% ▼1Compare - #174McKnight Middle SchoolRenton School District · 4.7 mi away174th of 381
ELA 45% ▲19 · Math 40% ▲22Compare
What school district is Showalter Middle School in?
Showalter Middle School is part of the Tukwila School District district in Seattle, Washington.
Is Showalter Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Showalter Middle School 340th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 11% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Showalter Middle School?
Hispanic 37%, Asian 26%, Black 19%, White 8% (600 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Showalter Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98168 is $590K 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.