Best 98002 Washington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,874 students in 98002, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98002, WA are Mt Baker Middle School, Cascade Middle School and Olympic Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98002 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98002, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98002, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Baker Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
620 37th St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 804-4555
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Cascade Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 24th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4995
Gr: 6-8 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Olympic Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
839 21st St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4966
Gr: 6-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Educational School
Special Education School
502 4th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98002, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98002, WA include Mt Baker Middle School, Cascade Middle School and Olympic Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98002?
4 public middle schools are located in 98002.
What is the racial composition of students in 98002?
98002 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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