Salmon Bay K-8 School
Tel:
(206) 252-1720
- Salmon Bay K-8 School serves 647 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (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 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Salmon Bay K-8 School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Salmon Bay K-8 School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Salmon Bay K-8 School's student population of 647 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 647 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Salmon Bay K-8 School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Salmon Bay K-8 School is 0.39, which is less 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 | #244 out of 2039 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 5% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 23% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 77% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 8% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Seattle School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Salmon Bay K-8 School is Ballard High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cascade Parent Partnership Program (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Adams Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Seattle Ballard High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,930 student
0.3 miles
1418 Nw 65 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1000 0.3 9-12 1,930 - Seattle Adams Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 551 students
0.6 miles
6110 28 Av Nw
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 252-1300 0.6 K-5 551 - Seattle Whittier Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 495 students
0.6 miles
1320 Nw 75 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1650 0.6 K-5 495 - Seattle Loyal Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 398 students
0.8 miles
520 Ne Ravenna Blvd
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-1500 0.8 K-5 398 - Seattle West Woodland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 566 students
1.0 miles
5601 4 Av Nw
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 252-1600 1.0 K-5 566
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