Serving 98 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Licton Springs K-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Licton Springs K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Licton Springs K-8's student population of 98 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Licton Springs K-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Licton Springs K-8 is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1238 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
19%
25%
Black
6%
5%
White
54%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Licton Springs K-8's ranking?
Licton Springs K-8 is ranked #1238 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Licton Springs K-8 often compared to?
Licton Springs K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Salmon Bay K-8 School, Whitman Middle 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 50% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Licton Springs K-8?
98 students attend Licton Springs K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Licton Springs K-8 students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Licton Springs K-8?
Licton Springs K-8 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Licton Springs K-8 offer ?
Licton Springs K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Licton Springs K-8 part of?
Licton Springs K-8 is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
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