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Impact Public Schools vs. Catalyst Public Schools

Should you attend Impact Public Schools or Catalyst Public Schools? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Impact Public Schools
3438 S. 148th Street
Seattle, WA 98168
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Catalyst Public Schools
1305 Ironsides Ave
Bremerton, WA 98310
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 478 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Impact Public Schools ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 483 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Catalyst Public Schools ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
478 students
483 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Impact Public Schools over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Catalyst Public Schools over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Impact Public Schools.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Catalyst Public Schools.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Impact Public Schools over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Catalyst Public Schools over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Impact Public Schools with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Impact | Puget Sound Elementary School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Catalyst Public Schools with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Catalyst School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#566 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
#504 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
50-54%
(Top 30% in WA)
50-54%
(Top 30% in WA)
55-59%
(Top 50% in WA)
60-64%
(Top 30% in WA)
n/a
40-59%
(Top 50% in WA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Impact Public Schools by grade.
This chart displays the students of Catalyst Public Schools by grade.
Kindergarten Students
92
58
Grade 1 Students
89
55
Grade 2 Students
86
53
Grade 3 Students
70
59
Grade 4 Students
86
59
Grade 5 Students
55
50
Grade 6 Students
-
48
Grade 7 Students
-
53
Grade 8 Students
-
48

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Catalyst Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Catalyst School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Impact Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Impact | Puget Sound Elementary School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Catalyst Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Catalyst School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Impact Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Impact | Puget Sound Elementary School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Catalyst Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Catalyst School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
51%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Impact Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Impact | Puget Sound Elementary School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Catalyst Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Catalyst School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
10%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Impact Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Impact | Puget Sound Elementary School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Catalyst Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Catalyst School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Impact Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Impact | Puget Sound Elementary School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Catalyst Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Catalyst School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Two or more races
5%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Impact Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Impact | Puget Sound Elementary School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Catalyst Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Catalyst School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Impact Public Schools, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Impact | Puget Sound Elementary School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Catalyst Public Schools, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Catalyst School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Impact Public Schools, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Impact | Puget Sound Elementary School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Catalyst Public Schools, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Catalyst School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Impact Public Schools, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Impact | Puget Sound Elementary School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Catalyst Public Schools, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Catalyst School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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