Serving 109 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Aspire Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aspire Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Aspire Academy's student population of 109 students has grown by 202% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aspire Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aspire Academy is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1118 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
60%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
35%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aspire Academy's ranking?
Aspire Academy is ranked #1118 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aspire Academy?
The graduation rate of Aspire Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Aspire Academy?
109 students attend Aspire Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Aspire Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspire Academy?
Aspire Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Aspire Academy offer ?
Aspire Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Aspire Academy part of?
Aspire Academy is part of Mount Vernon School District.
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