Serving 292 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Catalyst Public Schools ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Catalyst Public Schools's student population of 292 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 110% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Catalyst Public Schools ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catalyst Public Schools is 0.58, 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
#504 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
8%
5%
White
62%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catalyst Public Schools's ranking?
Catalyst Public Schools is ranked #504 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Catalyst Public Schools often compared to?
Catalyst Public Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Middle School, Crownhill Elementary School, West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Catalyst Public Schools?
292 students attend Catalyst Public Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Catalyst Public Schools students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catalyst Public Schools?
Catalyst Public Schools has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Catalyst Public Schools offer ?
Catalyst Public Schools offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Catalyst Public Schools part of?
Catalyst Public Schools is part of Catalyst Public Schools School District.
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