West Mercer Elementary School
Tel:
(206)236-3430
- West Mercer Elementary School serves 517 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 86% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
West Mercer Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Mercer Elementary School's student population of 517 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 517 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Mercer Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Mercer Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #89 out of 2,014 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 27% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 53% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mercer Island School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Mercer Elementary School is Children's Institute For Learning Differences (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Children's Institute For Learning Differences (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Children's Institute For Learning Differences (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mercer Island Children's Institute For Learning Differences Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 1 students
0.3 miles
4030 86th Ave Se Suite F
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(253)945-2084 0.3 PK-12 1 - Mercer Island Mercer Island High School Grades: 9-12 | 1500 students
0.6 miles
9100 Se 42nd
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206)236-3345 0.6 9-12 1500 - Mercer Island Island Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 388 students
1.3 miles
5437 Island Crest Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206)236-3410 1.3 K-5 388 - Bellevue O'donnell Junior High School Grades: K-6 | 371 students
1.9 miles
10615 Se 23rd Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425)456-5200 1.9 K-6 371 - Bellevue Enatai Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 592 students
2.0 miles
10700 Se 25th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425)456-5200 2.0 PK-5 592
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