Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hazel Valley 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 15% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazel Valley Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hazel Valley 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 Hazel Valley Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2024 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
64%
26%
Black
6%
5%
White
13%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazel Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Hazel Valley Elementary School is ranked #2024 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Hazel Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Hazel Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dick Scobee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Hazel Valley Elementary School?
473 students attend Hazel Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hazel Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazel Valley Elementary School?
Hazel Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hazel Valley Elementary School offer ?
Hazel Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hazel Valley Elementary School part of?
Hazel Valley Elementary School is part of Highline School District.
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