Serving 60 students in grades 1-5, Explorer Community School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Explorer Community School serves the eastern part of Redmond, WA, covering an area of approximately 8.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest zone edge located about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Explorer Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Explorer Community School's student population of 60 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Rankings
Explorer Community 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 Explorer Community School is 0.59, 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
#21 out of 2088 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
47%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
27%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
39%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Explorer Community School's ranking?
Explorer Community School is ranked #21 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Explorer Community School often compared to?
Explorer Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Explorer Community School?
60 students attend Explorer Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Explorer Community School students are Asian, 43% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Explorer Community School?
Explorer Community School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Explorer Community School offer ?
Explorer Community School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Explorer Community School part of?
Explorer Community School is part of Lake Washington School District.
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