Serving 142 students in grades 6-8, Environmental & Adventure School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Environmental & Adventure School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Environmental & Adventure School's student population of 142 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Rankings
Environmental & Adventure School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Environmental & Adventure School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 2088 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
25%
9%
Hispanic
4%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
58%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Environmental & Adventure School's ranking?
Environmental & Adventure School is ranked #37 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Environmental & Adventure School often compared to?
Environmental & Adventure Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like International Community School, Finn Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Environmental & Adventure School?
142 students attend Environmental & Adventure School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Environmental & Adventure School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Environmental & Adventure School?
Environmental & Adventure School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Environmental & Adventure School offer ?
Environmental & Adventure School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Environmental & Adventure School part of?
Environmental & Adventure School is part of Lake Washington School District.
In what neighborhood is Environmental & Adventure School located?
Environmental & Adventure School is located in the Inglewood Finn Hill neighborhood of Kirkland, WA. There are 5 other public schools located in Inglewood Finn Hill.
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