Mcgilvra Elementary School
Tel:
(206)252-3160
- Mcgilvra Elementary School serves 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Mcgilvra Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Mcgilvra Elementary School's student population of 282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 282 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mcgilvra Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mcgilvra Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #156 out of 2,014 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 23% |
| Black | 6% | 4% |
| White | 66% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Seattle Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mcgilvra Elementary School is Nova High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Madrona K-8 School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Montlake Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Seattle Montlake Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 264 students
1.0 miles
2409 22 Av E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206)252-3300 1.0 K-5 264 - Seattle Stevens Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 297 students
1.2 miles
1242 18 Av E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206)252-3400 1.2 K-5 297 - Seattle Madrona K-8 School Grades: PK-8 | 307 students
1.6 miles
1121 33 Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206)252-3100 1.6 PK-8 307 - Seattle Lowell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 344 students
1.8 miles
1058 E Mercer St
Seattle, WA 98102
(206)252-3020 1.8 PK-5 344 - Seattle Laurelhurst Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 401 students
1.9 miles
4530 46 Av Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
(206)252-5400 1.9 K-5 401
School Reviews
| 2 Active parent community. Parents fund a good portion of the extra programs offered at this school. Principal is below average with very poor communication and conflict resolutions skills. Mix between exceptional teachers and marginal teachers. - Posted by Parent - blpow |
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