Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Briarcrest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Briarcrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Briarcrest Elementary School's student population of 429 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Briarcrest Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briarcrest Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#283 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)71%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)74%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
9%
Hispanic
21%
25%
Black
10%
5%
White
47%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briarcrest Elementary School's ranking?
Briarcrest Elementary School is ranked #283 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Briarcrest Elementary School often compared to?
Briarcrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookside Elementary School, Lake Forest Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Briarcrest Elementary School?
429 students attend Briarcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Briarcrest Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briarcrest Elementary School?
Briarcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Briarcrest Elementary School offer ?
Briarcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Briarcrest Elementary School part of?
Briarcrest Elementary School is part of Shoreline School District.
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