Black Lake Elementary School vs. Michael T Simmons Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Michael T Simmons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Black Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Michael T Simmons Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
397 students
442 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#576 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#487 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
20
Kindergarten Students
74
63
Grade 1 Students
64
62
Grade 2 Students
62
75
Grade 3 Students
58
75
Grade 4 Students
55
76
Grade 5 Students
72
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
12%
19%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
72%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
9%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
