Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sand Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sand Hill Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Belfair school district, covering approximately 106 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sand Hill Elementary School's student population of 537 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sand Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand Hill Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1713 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sand Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Sand Hill Elementary School is ranked #1713 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sand Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Sand Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belfair Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sand Hill Elementary School?
537 students attend Sand Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sand Hill Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sand Hill Elementary School?
Sand Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sand Hill Elementary School offer ?
Sand Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sand Hill Elementary School part of?
Sand Hill Elementary School is part of North Mason School District.
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