Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Catharine Blaine K-8 School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Catharine Blaine K-8 School serves the northwest part of Seattle, WA, encompassing an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 1.9 miles to the furthest boundary of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Catharine Blaine K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Catharine Blaine K-8 School's student population of 438 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Catharine Blaine K-8 School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catharine Blaine K-8 School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 2088 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catharine Blaine K-8 School's ranking?
Catharine Blaine K-8 School is ranked #88 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Catharine Blaine K-8 School often compared to?
Catharine Blaine K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcclure Middle School, Lawton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Catharine Blaine K-8 School?
438 students attend Catharine Blaine K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Catharine Blaine K-8 School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Catharine Blaine K-8 School?
Catharine Blaine K-8 School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Catharine Blaine K-8 School offer ?
Catharine Blaine K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Catharine Blaine K-8 School part of?
Catharine Blaine K-8 School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Catharine Blaine K-8 School located?
Catharine Blaine K-8 School is located in the Southeast Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 1 other public schools located in Southeast Magnolia.
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