Pathfinder K-8 School vs. Fairmount Park Elementary School
Should you attend Pathfinder K-8 School or Fairmount Park 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
Pathfinder K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Fairmount Park 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 465 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pathfinder K-8 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 74% (which is higher 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairmount Park Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
465 students
428 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#211 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
14
Kindergarten Students
52
62
Grade 1 Students
54
67
Grade 2 Students
52
53
Grade 3 Students
51
65
Grade 4 Students
56
74
Grade 5 Students
55
93
Grade 6 Students
56
-
Grade 7 Students
48
-
Grade 8 Students
41
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
13%
10%
% Black
4%
9%
% White
64%
54%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
18%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
