Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gregory Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gregory Heights Elementary serves the west part of Seattle, WA, covering an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gregory Heights Elementary School's student population of 488 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gregory Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gregory Heights Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#1306 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Gregory Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Gregory Heights Elementary School is ranked #1306 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Gregory Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Gregory Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marvista Elementary School, Hazel Valley Elementary School, Shorewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Gregory Heights Elementary School?
488 students attend Gregory Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Gregory Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gregory Heights Elementary School?
Gregory Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gregory Heights Elementary School offer ?
Gregory Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gregory Heights Elementary School part of?
Gregory Heights Elementary School is part of Highline School District.
In what neighborhood is Gregory Heights Elementary School located?
Gregory Heights Elementary School is located in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 13 other public schools located in West Seattle.
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