Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Shore Pk-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Shore Pk-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
South Shore Pk-8 School's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Shore Pk-8 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 South Shore Pk-8 School is 0.69, 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
#1400 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
9%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
51%
5%
White
12%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
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 South Shore Pk-8 School's ranking?
South Shore Pk-8 School is ranked #1400 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are South Shore Pk-8 School often compared to?
South Shore Pk-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orca K-8 School, Aki Kurose Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend South Shore Pk-8 School?
560 students attend South Shore Pk-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of South Shore Pk-8 School students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Shore Pk-8 School?
South Shore Pk-8 School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does South Shore Pk-8 School offer ?
South Shore Pk-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is South Shore Pk-8 School part of?
South Shore Pk-8 School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
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