Serving 506 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dorothy Fox 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorothy Fox ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dorothy Fox's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dorothy Fox ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy Fox is 0.57, 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
#125 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
9%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorothy Fox's ranking?
Dorothy Fox is ranked #125 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Dorothy Fox often compared to?
Dorothy Foxis often viewed alongside schools like Prune Hill Elementary School, Grass Valley Elementary School, Helen Baller 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 40% WA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Dorothy Fox?
506 students attend Dorothy Fox.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Dorothy Fox students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy Fox?
Dorothy Fox has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dorothy Fox offer ?
Dorothy Fox offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dorothy Fox part of?
Dorothy Fox is part of Camas School District.
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