Centennial Elementary School vs. Big Lake Elementary School
Should you attend Centennial Elementary School or Big Lake 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
Centennial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Overview
Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Centennial 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Big Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
426 students
271 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1620 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1057 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
69
41
Grade 1 Students
85
39
Grade 2 Students
71
43
Grade 3 Students
77
36
Grade 4 Students
63
42
Grade 5 Students
61
38
Grade 6 Students
-
32
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
62%
11%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
31%
80%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
