Catharine Blaine K-8 School

2550 34 Av W
Seattle, WA 98199
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Catharine Blaine K-8 School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 5% in WA
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Catharine Blaine K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Catharine Blaine K-8 School's student population of 450 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
450 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Catharine Blaine K-8 School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catharine Blaine K-8 School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#96 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
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72%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Catharine Blaine K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Catharine Blaine K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
9%
9%
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Hispanic
7%
26%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
69%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
13%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Catharine Blaine K-8 School's ranking?
Catharine Blaine K-8 School is ranked #96 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Catharine Blaine K-8 School often compared to?
Catharine Blaine K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcclure Middle School, Lawton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Catharine Blaine K-8 School?
450 students attend Catharine Blaine K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Catharine Blaine K-8 School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catharine Blaine K-8 School?
Catharine Blaine K-8 School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Catharine Blaine K-8 School offer ?
Catharine Blaine K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Catharine Blaine K-8 School part of?
Catharine Blaine K-8 School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Catharine Blaine K-8 School located?
Catharine Blaine K-8 School is located in the Southeast Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 1 other public schools located in Southeast Magnolia.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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