Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, East Hill Elementary School 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 32% (which is lower 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 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
East Hill Elementary School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Hill Elementary School 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 East Hill Elementary School is 0.82, which is more 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
#1847 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
9%
Hispanic
24%
26%
Black
16%
5%
White
16%
49%
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Hill Elementary School's ranking?
East Hill Elementary School is ranked #1847 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 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend East Hill Elementary School?
473 students attend East Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of East Hill Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Hill Elementary School?
East Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does East Hill Elementary School offer ?
East Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is East Hill Elementary School part of?
East Hill Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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