Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hazel Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hazel Valley Elementary serves the northwest part of Seattle, WA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazel Valley Elementary School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hazel Valley 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 Hazel Valley Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#2009 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
63%
27%
Black
7%
5%
White
15%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazel Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Hazel Valley Elementary School is ranked #2009 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Hazel Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Hazel Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dick Scobee Elementary School, Shorewood Elementary School, Seahurst Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Hazel Valley Elementary School?
469 students attend Hazel Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Hazel Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hazel Valley Elementary School?
Hazel Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hazel Valley Elementary School offer ?
Hazel Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hazel Valley Elementary School part of?
Hazel Valley Elementary School is part of Highline School District.
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