Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sierra Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower 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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierra Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sierra Heights Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sierra Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sierra Heights Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#1380 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
9%
Hispanic
33%
25%
Black
8%
5%
White
23%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Sierra Heights Elementary School is ranked #1380 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sierra Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Sierra Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maplewood Heights Elementary School, Honey Dew Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Heights Elementary School?
456 students attend Sierra Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Sierra Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Heights Elementary School?
Sierra Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sierra Heights Elementary School offer ?
Sierra Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sierra Heights Elementary School part of?
Sierra Heights Elementary School is part of Renton School District.
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