Serving 73 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Family Link ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Family Link ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Family Link's student population of 73 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Family Link ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Family Link is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1011 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
n/a
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
85%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥50%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Family Link's ranking?
Family Link is ranked #1011 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Family Link?
The graduation rate of Family Link is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 80%.
How many students attend Family Link?
73 students attend Family Link.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Family Link students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Family Link?
Family Link has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Family Link offer ?
Family Link offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Family Link part of?
Family Link is part of Vashon Island School District.
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