Serving 220 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Soar Academy Public Charter 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
28%
5%
White
23%
49%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
24%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Soar Academy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Soar Academy Public Charter School?
220 students attend Soar Academy Public Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Soar Academy Public Charter School students are Black, 24% of students are Two or more races, 23% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soar Academy Public Charter School?
Soar Academy Public Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Soar Academy Public Charter School offer ?
Soar Academy Public Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Soar Academy Public Charter School part of?
Soar Academy Public Charter School is part of Soar Academy Charter School District.
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