West Mercer Elementary School
Tel:
(206) 236-3430
- West Mercer Elementary School serves 506 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- West Mercer Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
West Mercer Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- West Mercer Elementary School's student population of 506 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 506 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- West Mercer Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The 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 less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #49 out of 2039 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 27% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 53% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 8% |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mercer Island School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Mercer Elementary School is Mercer Island High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Islander Middle School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Northwood Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mercer Island Northwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 465 students
0.4 miles
4030 86th Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(253) 841-8740 0.4 K-5 465 - Mercer Island Mercer Island High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,521 student
0.6 miles
9100 Se 42nd
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3345 0.6 9-12 1,521 - Mercer Island Island Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 420 students
1.3 miles
5437 Island Crest Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3410 1.3 K-5 420 - Bellevue Enatai Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 587 students
2.0 miles
10700 Se 25th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-5200 2.0 PK-5 587 - Mercer Island Islander Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,146 student
2.3 miles
8225 Se 72nd
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3413 2.3 6-8 1,146
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