Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, White Center Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Center Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
White Center Heights Elementary School's student population of 599 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Center Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Center Heights Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#1913 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
26%
9%
Hispanic
29%
25%
Black
27%
5%
White
7%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Center Heights Elementary School's ranking?
White Center Heights Elementary School is ranked #1913 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are White Center Heights Elementary School often compared to?
White Center Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend White Center Heights Elementary School?
599 students attend White Center Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of White Center Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 26% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Center Heights Elementary School?
White Center Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does White Center Heights Elementary School offer ?
White Center Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is White Center Heights Elementary School part of?
White Center Heights Elementary School is part of Highline School District.
In what neighborhood is White Center Heights Elementary School located?
White Center Heights Elementary School is located in the Highline neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 11 other public schools located in Highline.
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