Serving 89 students in grades 6-8, Stella Schola ranks in the top 1% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stella Schola ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Stella Schola's student population of 89 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stella Schola ranks within the top 1% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stella Schola is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 2113 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
50%
9%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
37%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stella Schola's ranking?
Stella Schola is ranked #14 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Stella Schola often compared to?
Stella Scholais often viewed alongside schools like International Community School, Northstar Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Stella Schola?
89 students attend Stella Schola.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Stella Schola students are Asian, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stella Schola?
Stella Schola has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Stella Schola offer ?
Stella Schola offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stella Schola part of?
Stella Schola is part of Lake Washington School District.
In what neighborhood is Stella Schola located?
Stella Schola is located in the Grass Lawn neighborhood of Redmond, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in Grass Lawn.
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