Louisa Boren Stem K-8 vs. Pathfinder K-8 School
Should I attend Louisa Boren Stem K-8 or Pathfinder K-8 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
Louisa Boren Stem K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Pathfinder K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Louisa Boren Stem K-8 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher 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 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 468 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pathfinder K-8 School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (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 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
498 students
468 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#602 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#253 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
-
Kindergarten Students
55
52
Grade 1 Students
52
52
Grade 2 Students
45
52
Grade 3 Students
50
52
Grade 4 Students
51
54
Grade 5 Students
56
56
Grade 6 Students
51
51
Grade 7 Students
53
49
Grade 8 Students
70
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
11%
% Black
20%
4%
% White
47%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
14%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%