Apollo Elementary School
Tel:
(425) 837-7500
- Apollo Elementary School serves 673 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Apollo Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Apollo Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Apollo Elementary School's student population of 673 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 673 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Apollo Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Apollo Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #244 out of 2039 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 31% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 23% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 44% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 8% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Issaquah School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Apollo Elementary School is Hazen Senior High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mcknight Middle School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Honey Dew Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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15025 Se 117th St
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-7805 0.0 PK n/a - Renton Hazen Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,650 student
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1101 Hoquiam Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4200 0.5 9-12 1,650 - Renton Honey Dew Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 492 students
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800 Union Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-4800 1.1 K-5 492 - Renton Maplewood Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 806 students
1.1 miles
130 Jericho Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4750 1.1 K-5 806 - Renton Liberty Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,382 student
1.6 miles
16655 Se 136th St
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-4800 1.6 9-12 1,382
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