West Mercer Elementary School

4141 81st Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Mercer Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 5% in WA
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Mercer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

West Mercer Elementary School's student population of 422 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
422 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

West Mercer Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Mercer Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#42 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Mercer Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Mercer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Mercer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Mercer Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West Mercer Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
32%
9%
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Hispanic
9%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Mercer Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
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White
43%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Mercer Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of West Mercer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Mercer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Mercer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Mercer Elementary School's ranking?
West Mercer Elementary School is ranked #42 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are West Mercer Elementary School often compared to?
West Mercer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend West Mercer Elementary School?
422 students attend West Mercer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of West Mercer Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Mercer Elementary School?
West Mercer Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Mercer Elementary School offer ?
West Mercer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Mercer Elementary School part of?
West Mercer Elementary School is part of Mercer Island School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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