Salmon Creek Elementary School
Salmon Creek Elementary School serves 509 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Salmon Creek Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Salmon Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Salmon Creek Elementary School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 509 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Rankings
Salmon Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Salmon Creek Elementary School is 0.40, 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 | #530 out of 2052 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 50% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 4% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 76% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vancouver School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Salmon Creek Elementary School is Skyview High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Gaiser Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sacajawea Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Vancouver Sacajawea Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 401 students10
0.9 miles
700 Ne 112th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-2750 0.9 K-5 401 - Vancouver Sarah J Anderson Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 51%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 771 students10
1.3 miles
2215 Ne 104th St
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 313-1500 1.3 K-5 771 - Vancouver Gaiser Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 41%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 887 students10
1.5 miles
3000 Ne 99th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-3400 1.5 6-8 887 - Vancouver Skyview High School Math: 47% | Reading: 66%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,976 student10
1.5 miles
1300 Nw 139th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-4200 1.5 9-12 1,976 - Vancouver Vancouver Itech Preparatory Magnet School
Math: 52% | Reading: 74%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-12 | 390 students10
1.6 miles
14204 Ne Salmon Creek Ave
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 313-5200 1.6 6-12 390
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