Aki Kurose Middle School

817 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Aki Kurose Middle School, located in the Columbia City neighborhood of Seattle, is a public school within the Seattle Public Schools district serving grades 6–8. Named in honor of the late civil rights activist and educator Aki Kurose, the school is deeply committed to her legacy of social justice, equity, and peace. The campus is known for its diverse student body and a curriculum that emphasizes community engagement, providing a supportive environment that aims to nurture the whole child while fostering academic growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is recognized for its strong focus on "Project-Based Learning" and holistic development. It offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that encourage students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. By integrating modern educational practices with a mission to eliminate racial and educational disparities, Aki Kurose Middle School strives to prepare its students not only for high school success but also to become thoughtful, active members of their community.

817

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aki Kurose Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	146
Black	239
Asian	192
Two or More	60
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	12

Black
239 (29.7%)
Asian
192 (23.8%)
White
154 (19.1%)
Hispanic
146 (18.1%)
Two or More
60 (7.4%)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-7700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	817
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	392
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 6 287

Grade 7 255

Grade 8 275