Puesta Del Sol Elementary School
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School serves 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 563 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Puesta Del Sol Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #115 out of 2039 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 13% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 23% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 49% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bellevue School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Puesta Del Sol Elementary School is Newport Senior High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Tyee Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bellevue Tyee Middle School Math: 84% | Reading: 88%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 1,005 student10
0.4 miles
13630 S.e. Allen Road
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6800 0.4 6-8 1,005 - Bellevue Newport Senior High School Math: 83% | Reading: 89%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,834 student10
0.5 miles
4333 Factoria Boulevard Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-7400 0.5 9-12 1,834 - Bellevue Cherry Crest Elementary School Math: 91% | Reading: 93%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-5 | 649 students10
0.6 miles
12400 N.e. 32nd St.
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4900 0.6 PK-5 649 - Bellevue Somerset Elementary School Math: 90% | Reading: 90%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 721 students10
1.0 miles
14100 Somerset Boulevard Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5800 1 K-5 721 - Bellevue Woodridge Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 73%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 676 students10
1.3 miles
12619 Se 20th Place
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6200 1.3 K-5 676
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