Lakeridge Elementary School vs. West Mercer Elementary School
Should you attend Lakeridge Elementary School or West Mercer 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
Lakeridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
West Mercer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lakeridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (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 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Mercer Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (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 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
397 students
422 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#28 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#42 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
86%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
48
65
Grade 1 Students
55
70
Grade 2 Students
58
72
Grade 3 Students
61
69
Grade 4 Students
85
65
Grade 5 Students
90
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
30%
32%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
47%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
14%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
