Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tops K-8 School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tops K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Tops K-8 School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tops K-8 School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tops K-8 School is 0.73, 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
#340 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
9%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
12%
5%
White
44%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
19%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Tops K-8 School's ranking?
Tops K-8 School is ranked #340 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Tops K-8 School?
476 students attend Tops K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Tops K-8 School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tops K-8 School?
Tops K-8 School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tops K-8 School offer ?
Tops K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Tops K-8 School part of?
Tops K-8 School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
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