Best High Schools in Brighton, Seattle, WA

High schools
2
Students
2,040
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Franklin High School

C

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1222 Students

2. Rainier Beach High School

D

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 818 Students

Best Middle Schools in Brighton, Seattle, WA

Middle schools
2
Students
1,634
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mercer International Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 862 Students

2. Aki Kurose Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Brighton, Seattle, WA

Elementary schools
5
Students
1,429
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Dearborn Park International School

B+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students

2. Graham Hill Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students

3. Dunlap Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students

4. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students

5. Wing Luke Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Brighton, Seattle, WA

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

Community Factors

Brighton, Seattle, WA has a total population of 8,905 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Brighton, Seattle, WA

5,103

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Brighton, Seattle, WA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

48.00 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

5.41 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

42.59 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brighton, Seattle, WA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Brighton, Seattle, WA

How many schools are in Brighton, Seattle, WA?

Brighton, Seattle, WA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,103 students in total.

How do schools in Brighton perform on state tests?

On average, 9 schools in Brighton score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Brighton meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Brighton?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Brighton, Seattle, WA

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  • Projected: 37%
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  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
South Park, Seattle, WA

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Mt. Baker, Seattle, WA

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA

  • Actual: 77%
  • Projected: 66%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Highland Park, Seattle, WA

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Highline, Seattle, WA

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 76%
  • Projected: 67%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations