Briarcrest Elementary School vs. Brookside Elementary School
Should you attend Briarcrest Elementary School or Brookside Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Briarcrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Brookside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Briarcrest 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 62% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brookside Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
462 students
339 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#382 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#514 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
67
62
Grade 1 Students
85
51
Grade 2 Students
71
50
Grade 3 Students
85
52
Grade 4 Students
75
56
Grade 5 Students
79
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
7%
% Hispanic
23%
12%
% Black
8%
2%
% White
46%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
15%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
