Aki Kurose Middle School Academy
Aki Kurose Middle School is a public secondary school in Seattle, Washington, part of the Seattle Public Schools. Located in the Rainier Valley in southeast Seattle, it serves students in grades 6-8. Aki Kurose has 97% minority enrollment, very high racial diversity and a high proportion of recent immigrants. 42% of the students are non-English speakers. The school emphasizes development of relationships between the community and the school, and establishing respect between students and teachers.
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