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Newport Heights Elementary School

5225 119th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98006

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Newport Heights Elementary School serves 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Newport Heights Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 449 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Newport Heights Elementary School's student population of 449 students has declined by 27% over five school years.

The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

449 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Newport Heights Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Newport Heights Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Newport Heights Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Newport Heights Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (WA)

Overall Testing Rank

#251 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Newport Heights Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

75%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newport Heights 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 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

74%

61%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newport Heights 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 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

16:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Newport Heights Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

41%

Hispanic

25%

Black

White

32%

51%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Newport Heights Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

15%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.71

0.67

This chart display the diversity score of Newport Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

15%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Newport Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Bellevue School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newport Heights Elementary School's ranking?

Newport Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).

How many students attend Newport Heights Elementary School?

449 students attend Newport Heights Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

41% of Newport Heights Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Newport Heights Elementary School?

Newport Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.

What grades does Newport Heights Elementary School offer ?

Newport Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Newport Heights Elementary School part of?

Newport Heights Elementary School is part of Bellevue School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 449 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education