For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,347 students in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Greater Duwamish are Mercer International Middle School and Bridges Transition. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mercer International Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 S Columbian Wy
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-8000
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Bridges Transition
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7201 Beacon Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-0058
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-0058
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle, WA include Mercer International Middle School and Bridges Transition.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Greater Duwamish, Seattle public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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