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Island Park Elementary School vs. Bow Lake Elementary School

Should you attend Island Park Elementary School or Bow Lake Elementary School? 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
Island Park Elementary School
5437 Island Crest Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Bow Lake Elementary School
18237 42nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Island Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

Bow Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Island Park Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bow Lake 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 15% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
361 students
520 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Island Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bow Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Island Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bow Lake Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Island Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bow Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Island Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mercer Island 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 Bow Lake Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Highline 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

#13 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 1%)
#2034 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Island Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bow Lake Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 1% in WA)
15%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Island Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mercer Island School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bow Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Highline School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
90-94%
(Top 1% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
21%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Island Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mercer Island School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bow Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Highline School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 5% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Island Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bow Lake Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
2
Kindergarten Students
44
74
Grade 1 Students
61
88
Grade 2 Students
73
99
Grade 3 Students
69
92
Grade 4 Students
54
85
Grade 5 Students
60
80

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Island Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mercer Island School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bow Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
19%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Island Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mercer Island 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 Bow Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Island Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mercer Island 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 Bow Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Island Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mercer Island School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bow Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Island Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mercer Island 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 Bow Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Island Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Mercer Island School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Bow Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
18%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Island Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mercer Island 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 Bow Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of Island Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mercer Island 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 Bow Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Highline 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
2%
82%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Island Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mercer Island 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 Bow Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Highline 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
1%
(17-18 School Year Data)
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Island Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mercer Island School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bow Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Highline 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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