Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Briarwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Briarwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Briarwood Elementary School's student population of 645 students has declined by 7% 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
645 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Briarwood Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briarwood Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#99 out of 2052 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)84%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
9%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
47%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Briarwood Elementary School's ranking?
Briarwood Elementary School is ranked #99 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Briarwood Elementary School often compared to?
Briarwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apollo Elementary School, Maple Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Briarwood Elementary School?
645 students attend Briarwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Briarwood Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briarwood Elementary School?
Briarwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Briarwood Elementary School offer ?
Briarwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Briarwood Elementary School part of?
Briarwood Elementary School is part of Issaquah School District.
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