Serving 439 students in grades 9-12, Bio Med Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)85-89%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
9%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
53%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)85-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bio Med Academy?
The graduation rate of Bio Med Academy is 85-89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 81%.
How many students attend Bio Med Academy?
439 students attend Bio Med Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bio Med Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bio Med Academy?
Bio Med Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bio Med Academy offer ?
Bio Med Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bio Med Academy part of?
Bio Med Academy is part of Marysville School District.
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