Serving 15 students in grades 7-10, Choice ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-10
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in WA)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Choice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Choice's student population of 15 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-10
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Choice 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
42%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Choice?
15 students attend Choice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Choice students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Choice?
Choice has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Choice offer ?
Choice offers enrollment in grades 7-10
What school district is Choice part of?
Choice is part of Riverview School District.
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