Dry Creek Elementary School vs. Hamilton Elementary School
Should I attend Dry Creek Elementary School or Hamilton Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dry Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Overall Rank
Overview
Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dry Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
313 students
362 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1632 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#236 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
6
-
Kindergarten Students
48
62
Grade 1 Students
43
65
Grade 2 Students
41
41
Grade 3 Students
46
43
Grade 4 Students
39
47
Grade 5 Students
48
53
Grade 6 Students
42
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
17%
4%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
11%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
51%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
10%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
12%