Saltars Point Elementary School
Saltars Point Elementary School serves 480 students in grades 4-5.
Saltars Point Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Saltars Point Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Saltars Point Elementary School's student population of 480 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-5 |
| Total Students | 480 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Saltars Point Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Saltars Point Elementary School is 0.70, 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 | #887 out of 2039 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 7% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 23% |
| Black | 8% | 4% |
| White | 49% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 18% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Steilacoom Hist. School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Saltars Point Elementary School is Futures Program (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pioneer Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Steilacoom Birth To Three Special Education School Grades: PK | 30 students
0.6 miles
511 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 874-5445 0.6 PK 30 - Steilacoom Futures Program Special Education School Grades: 11-12 | 1 student
0.6 miles
510 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 583-7100 0.6 11-12 1 - Dupont Pioneer Middle School Math: 58% | Reading: 75%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 760 students10
0.6 miles
1750 Bob's Hollow Ln
Dupont, WA 98327
(253) 583-7200 0.6 6-8 760 - Steilacoom Cherrydale Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-3 | 379 students10
1.0 miles
1201 Galloway
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2570 1 K-3 379 - Steilacoom Preschool And Eceap Grades: PK | 30 students
1.0 miles
1201 Galloway
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2501 1 PK 30
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