Washington State School For The Blind
Washington State School For The Blind serves 39 students in grades 6-13.
Washington State School For The Blind 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 21-39% (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 40-59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Washington State School For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Washington State School For The Blind's student population of 39 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-13
Total Students
39 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade

School Rankings
Washington State School For The Blind 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 Washington State School For The Blind is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1683 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
61%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
8%
2%

Asian
10%
8%

Hispanic
18%
23%

Black
3%
4%

White
56%
54%

Hawaiian
5%
1%

Two or more races
n/a
8%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
82%

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
School Reviews
4 2/17/2020
WSSB is the best school for the blind in the country! Definitely want to check this out if you live in the PNW or are looking for a progressive, supportive, and caring environment for 6-12 graders who are blind or visually impaired. Top-notch!
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