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Best Schools in Houghton, Kirkland, WA
Houghton, Kirkland, WA has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,639 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Houghton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Houghton, Kirkland, WA
The top high schools in Houghton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. International Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Washington School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 405 Students
2. Lake Washington High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Washington School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2015 Students
3. Bellevue High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellevue School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1517 Students
4. Emerson High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Washington School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 39 Students
Best Middle Schools in Houghton, Kirkland, WA
The top middle schools in Houghton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kirkland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Washington School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
2. Chinook Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellevue School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 814 Students
3. Northstar Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Washington School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Houghton, Kirkland, WA
The top elementary schools in Houghton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Washington School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students
2. Community School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Washington School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 70 Students
3. Clyde Hill Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Bellevue School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
4. Kirkland Childrens School
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Projected Test Scores
Kirkland Childrens School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 153 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Houghton, Kirkland, WA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Houghton, Kirkland, WA has a total population of 4,185 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 78% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Houghton, Kirkland, 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 Houghton, Kirkland, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Houghton, Kirkland, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Houghton, Kirkland, 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 Houghton, Kirkland, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Houghton, Kirkland, WA
How many schools are in Houghton, Kirkland, WA?
Houghton, Kirkland, WA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,639 students in total.
How do schools in Houghton perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Houghton score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Houghton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Houghton?
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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- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 67%
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- Projected: 64%
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 65%
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- Projected: 63%
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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 53%
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