Choice
Choice serves 12 students in grades 7-10.
Choice placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Choice places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Choice's student population of 12 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-10 |
| Total Students | 12 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
Choice is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Choice is 0.51, which is less 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 | #1159 out of 2039 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥50% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 8% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 67% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 33% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Riverview School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Choice is Clip (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Parade (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Carnation Clip Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 30 students
0.1 miles
32302 Ne 50th Street
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4960 0.1 9-12 30 - Carnation Parade Alternative School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-12 | 122 students10
0.1 miles
32302 Ne 50th St
Carnation, WA 98014
(206) 333-4370 0.1 PK-12 122 - Carnation Carnation Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 68%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 460 students10
0.2 miles
4950 Tolt Ave
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4550 0.2 PK-5 460 - Carnation Tolt Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 73%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 746 students10
0.7 miles
3740 Tolt Ave
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4600 0.7 6-8 746 - Carnation Stillwater Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 72%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 473 students10
3.3 miles
11530 320th Ave Ne
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4680 3.3 K-5 473
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