Best High Schools in 98001, WA

High schools
8
Students
10,130
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 98001, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Auburn Riverside High School

C+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Auburn School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1909 Students

2. Fife High School

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fife School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 879 Students

3. Auburn Senior High School

D+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Auburn School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1844 Students

4. Thomas Jefferson High School

D

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1797 Students

5. Todd Beamer High School

D

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1302 Students

6. Kent-meridian High School

D-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2128 Students

7. West Auburn Senior High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Auburn School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 190 Students

8. Auburn Opportunity Project

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Auburn School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 81 Students

Best Middle Schools in 98001, WA

Middle schools
7
Students
5,114
Avg actual
26%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 98001, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kilo Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 618 Students

2. Surprise Lake Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fife School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 650 Students

3. Cascade Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Auburn School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 899 Students

4. Olympic Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Auburn School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 900 Students

5. Sequoyah Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students

6. Evergreen Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students

7. Mill Creek Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 794 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 98001, WA

Elementary schools
15
Students
6,795
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 98001, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hedden Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fife School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 436 Students

2. Evergreen Heights Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Auburn School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students

3. Alpac Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Auburn School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 636 Students

4. Terminal Park Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Auburn School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 345 Students

5. Camelot Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 325 Students

6. Meredith Hill Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 423 Students

7. Valhalla Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students

8. Lakeland Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students

9. Scenic Hill Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students

10. Kent Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 580 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 98001, WA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

98001, WA has a total population of 36,211 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 98001, WA

22,604

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 98001, WA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

26.62 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.33 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.28 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98001, WA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98001, WA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,898 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

86 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 98001, WA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 98001, WA

How many schools are in 98001, WA?

98001, WA has 31 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 22,604 students in total.

How do schools in 98001 perform on state tests?

On average, 31 schools in 98001 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 98001 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98001?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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