Serving 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Parade ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parade ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Parade's student population of 121 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parade ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parade is 0.37, 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
#462 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
78%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parade's ranking?
Parade is ranked #462 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parade?
The graduation rate of Parade is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Parade?
121 students attend Parade.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Parade students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parade?
Parade has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Parade offer ?
Parade offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parade part of?
Parade is part of Riverview School District.
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