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Kilo Middle School

4400 S 308TH ST, AUBURN, WA 98001 · (253) 945-4700 · King County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL669 STUDENTS
Enrollment
669
Middle
DISTRICT 618 · STATE 577
Student : Teacher
18.1:1
37 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.3:1 · STATE 18.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
74%
493 students
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 51%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
216
Grade 7
236
Grade 8
217
Student demographics
White
21%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
36%
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 27%
Black
13%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 5%
Asian
17%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 9%
Two+
9%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 9%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
4%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 2%
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
48%

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
39.2%
WA avg 58.4% . -7.0pp since 2014
Math
27.8%
WA avg 51.2% . -7.7pp since 2014
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
31.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
30.8%
based on WA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.3pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
669
+65 (+11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.1:1
was 18.1:1
% White
21%
was 31%
% Hispanic
36%
was 35%
% Black
13%
was 6%
% Asian
17%
was 11%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Kilo Middle School

Kilo Middle School is one of the reasonably sized 6-8 campuss in AUBURN, Washington, overseen by Federal Way School District, with 669 students on its rolls from grades 6 through 8.

Within Federal Way School District, which oversees 43 schools and 22,250 students, Kilo Middle School is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Kilo Middle School lists that 36% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school reports 21% White, 17% Asian, 13% Black, 9% multiracial. By comparison, King County as a whole is about 11% Hispanic, so the school skews noticeably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Kilo Middle School reports 37 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 18.1:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 18.9:1 average. About 74% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, King County runs at roughly 38%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

With demographic context factored in, Kilo Middle School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 30.8% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 31.1%.

In the area at large, census data for King County shows median household income runs about $124,746, roughly 57% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Kilo Middle School is one of 544 public schools in King County (combined enrollment of about 278,492 students).

The closest other public school is Lake Dolloff Elementary School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. On composite proficiency, Kilo Middle School comes 5th of 6 in the immediate cluster, beneath the nearby-schools average of 37.2%.

Kilo Middle School operates from a bedroom-community location.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 11%: 604 students in 2018 compared to 669 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 31% to 21% across the same window.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

King County at a glance

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Population
2,287,171
Census ACS
Median income
$124,746
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
544
278,492 students

Quick facts

School name
Kilo Middle School
District
Federal Way School District
Address
4400 S 308TH ST, AUBURN, WA 98001
Phone
(253) 945-4700
County
King County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
669
Teachers (FTE)
37
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
493 (74%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
530282000438
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Federal Way School District
Other schools in AUBURN
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Kilo Middle School
What is the total enrollment at Kilo Middle School?
Kilo Middle School enrolls approximately 669 students in grades 06-08.
Is Kilo Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Kilo Middle School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many students per teacher at Kilo Middle School?
Approximately 18.1:1 students per teacher at Kilo Middle School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Kilo Middle School?
At Kilo Middle School, the student body is approximately 21% White, 36% Hispanic, 13% Black, 17% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees Kilo Middle School?
Kilo Middle School is overseen by Federal Way School District in King County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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