Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Brookside Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Brookside Elementary School's student population of 347 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brookside Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookside Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#167 out of 2052 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)77%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)78%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
9%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
3%
5%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookside Elementary School's ranking?
Brookside Elementary School is ranked #167 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Brookside Elementary School often compared to?
Brookside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Forest Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Brookside Elementary School?
347 students attend Brookside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Brookside Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Brookside Elementary School offer ?
Brookside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Brookside Elementary School part of?
Brookside Elementary School is part of Shoreline School District.
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