Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerald Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emerald Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Emerald Hills Elementary School's student population of 541 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Emerald Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerald Hills Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#303 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
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 Emerald Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Emerald Hills Elementary School is ranked #303 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Emerald Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Emerald Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Opportunity Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Emerald Hills Elementary School?
541 students attend Emerald Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Emerald Hills Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerald Hills Elementary School?
Emerald Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Emerald Hills Elementary School offer ?
Emerald Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Emerald Hills Elementary School part of?
Emerald Hills Elementary School is part of Sumner-Bonney Lake School District.
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