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Best Schools in First Hill, Seattle, WA
First Hill, Seattle, WA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,427 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in First Hill meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in First Hill, Seattle, WA
The top high schools in First Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1642 Students
2. Middle College High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
Best Middle Schools in First Hill, Seattle, WA
The top middle schools in First Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 555 Students
2. Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 505 Students
Best Elementary Schools in First Hill, Seattle, WA
The top elementary schools in First Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bailey Gatzert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
2. Lowell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in First Hill, Seattle, WA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
First Hill, Seattle, WA has a total population of 16,350 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in First Hill, Seattle, 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 First Hill, Seattle, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
59.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
50.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in First Hill, Seattle, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for First Hill, Seattle, 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 First Hill, Seattle, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in First Hill, Seattle, WA
How many schools are in First Hill, Seattle, WA?
First Hill, Seattle, WA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,427 students in total.
How do schools in First Hill perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in First Hill score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in First Hill meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in First Hill?
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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- Projected: 40%
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