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Best Schools in 98148, WA
98148, WA has 13 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,514 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 98148 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98148, WA
The top high schools in 98148, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Choice Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 172 Students
2. Mount Rainier High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1873 Students
3. Big Picture School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 236 Students
4. Highline High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1326 Students
5. Puget Sound Skills Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 5 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98148, WA
The top middle schools in 98148, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sylvester Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. Glacier Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 855 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98148, WA
The top elementary schools in 98148, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students
2. Marvista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
3. Gregory Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 452 Students
4. Mcmicken Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students
5. Cedarhurst Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98148, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98148, WA has a total population of 11,178 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98148, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 98148, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
42.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98148, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98148, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 98148, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98148, WA
How many schools are in 98148, WA?
98148, WA has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,514 students in total.
How do schools in 98148 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 98148 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 98148 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98148?
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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