Serving 634 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shining Mountain 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 43% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shining Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Shining Mountain Elementary School's student population of 634 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shining Mountain Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shining Mountain Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1356 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
24%
25%
Black
8%
5%
White
35%
50%
Hawaiian
10%
1%
Two or more races
19%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shining Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Shining Mountain Elementary School is ranked #1356 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Shining Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Shining Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethel Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Shining Mountain Elementary School?
634 students attend Shining Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Shining Mountain Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shining Mountain Elementary School?
Shining Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Shining Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Shining Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Shining Mountain Elementary School part of?
Shining Mountain Elementary School is part of Bethel School District.
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