Helen Baller Elementary School vs. Dorothy Fox
Should I attend Helen Baller Elementary School or Dorothy Fox? 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
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Top Rankings
Helen Baller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Dorothy Fox ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Overview
Serving 525 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helen Baller Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dorothy Fox ranks in the top 5% 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 81% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
525 students
477 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#283 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#102 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
86
65
Grade 1 Students
83
77
Grade 2 Students
95
72
Grade 3 Students
88
103
Grade 4 Students
87
73
Grade 5 Students
86
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
12%
% Hispanic
9%
13%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
72%
63%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
10%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
