Orca K-8 School
Tel:
(206)252-6900
- Orca K-8 School serves 372 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Orca K-8 School's student population of 372 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 372 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Orca K-8 School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Orca K-8 School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. 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 | #1291 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 23% |
| Black | 25% | 4% |
| White | 52% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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 Orca K-8 School is Interagency Open Doors (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is South Shore Pk-8 School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is South Shore Pk-8 School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Seattle Interagency Open Doors Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 87 students
0.6 miles
3528 S. Ferdinand Street
Seattle, WA 98118
(206)252-0010 0.6 9-12 87 - Seattle South Shore Pk-8 School Grades: PK-8 | 619 students
0.6 miles
4800 S Henderson St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206)252-7600 0.6 PK-8 619 - Seattle Aki Kurose Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 737 students
0.7 miles
3928 S Graham St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206)252-7700 0.7 6-8 737 - Seattle Graham Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 352 students
0.7 miles
5149 S Graham St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206)252-7140 0.7 PK-5 352 - Seattle Education Service Centers Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
0.9 miles
1330 N 90 St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206)252-4789 0.9 6-12 n/a
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