Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy's student population of 398 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy is 0.66, 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
#1509 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
52%
49%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
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 View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy's ranking?
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy is ranked #1509 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy often compared to?
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Armin Jahr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy?
398 students attend View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy?
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy offer ?
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy part of?
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy is part of Bremerton School District.
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