Robertson Elementary School vs. Bess Herian Elementary School
Should you attend Robertson Elementary School or Bess Herian 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
Robertson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Bess Herian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Robertson 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 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 98 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bess Herian 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
488 students
98 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1217 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1566 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
81
14
Grade 1 Students
86
17
Grade 2 Students
79
14
Grade 3 Students
75
18
Grade 4 Students
81
21
Grade 5 Students
86
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
7%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
75%
7%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
20%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
13%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
