Marvista Elementary School

19800 Marine View Dr Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marvista Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marvista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Marvista Elementary School's student population of 536 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
536 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Marvista Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marvista Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#535 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Marvista Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marvista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marvista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Marvista Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Marvista Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Marvista Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marvista Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Marvista Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Marvista Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Marvista Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
15%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Marvista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Marvista Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Marvista Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marvista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marvista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marvista Elementary School's ranking?
Marvista Elementary School is ranked #535 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Marvista Elementary School often compared to?
Marvista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Marvista Elementary School?
536 students attend Marvista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Marvista Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marvista Elementary School?
Marvista Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Marvista Elementary School offer ?
Marvista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Marvista Elementary School part of?
Marvista Elementary School is part of Highline School District.
In what neighborhood is Marvista Elementary School located?
Marvista 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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