Sharpstein Elementary School
Sharpstein Elementary School serves 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Sharpstein Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Sharpstein Elementary School's student population of 409 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 409 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Rankings
Sharpstein Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Sharpstein Elementary School is 0.57, 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 | #1620 out of 2052 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 50% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 42% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walla Walla School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sharpstein Elementary School is Alternative Education Program (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pioneer Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Green Park Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Walla Walla Green Park Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 425 students10
0.6 miles
1105 E Isaacs Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3077 0.6 K-5 425 - Walla Walla Alternative Education Program Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 105 students
0.7 miles
500 Tausick Way
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-4687 0.7 9-12 105 - Walla Walla Edison Elementary School - Walla Walla Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 405 students10
0.7 miles
1315 E Alder St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3072 0.7 K-5 405 - Walla Walla Lincoln High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 173 students10
0.7 miles
421 S. 4th Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3083 0.7 9-12 173 - Walla Walla Pioneer Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 47%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 660 students10
0.8 miles
450 Bridge St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3050 0.8 6-8 660
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