Explorer Middle School

777 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Explorer Middle School, located in Everett, Washington, serves as a comprehensive educational facility within the Mukilteo School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for students transitioning between elementary and high school. By focusing on a diverse curriculum and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its student body for success in their future academic endeavors and personal lives.

The school is well-integrated into the local Everett community and emphasizes a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. Through its commitment to high standards, Explorer Middle School utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its learners. With a focus on both traditional core subjects and elective programs, the institution works to provide a well-rounded middle school experience that encourages curiosity, character building, and active student participation.

777

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Explorer Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	305
Black	50
Asian	97
Two or More	84
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	27

Hispanic
305 (39.4%)
White
210 (27.1%)
Asian
97 (12.5%)
Two or More
84 (10.8%)
Black
50 (6.5%)
Pacific Islander
27 (3.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mukilteo School District
Phone:	(425)366-5000
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	777
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	426
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 272

Grade 7 248

Grade 8 257